1 Education / Teaching, University/College Lecturing jobs in Scotland

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality learning experience to our students to join our dynamic Technology and Skills Sector.

As a Lecturer within Building Services, you will be qualified to SCQF Level 7 e.g. HNC in Electrical Installation and show evidence of significant CPD in a relevant area. Practitioner and trade/industrial experience is essential as well as supervisory experience within a contracting or service environment.

Teaching experience is desirable although not essential. Candidates with strong communication skills and positive, supportive attitudes will be considered.

Whilst the successful candidate will mainly be based on our Paisley Campus, the successful candidate will be expected to work at any of the College’s campuses as required.

We are an inclusive place to work

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

Benefits of working with us

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata.

Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility).

Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate.

Flexible working opportunities.

Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.

Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study.

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

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