OpenEveningCasualLecturer

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3 Welcome

4 About Us

6 What is a Casual Lecturer?

7 How to Register

It is a very exciting time for the college – outcomes for learners have improved significantly, with examples of sector leading practice in some schools, and both academic and

vocational programmes achieving outcomes in line with national comparators. We have made a significant investment in the estate, which includes two new campuses at Aberdare

and Nantgarw, and a number of industry specific centres of excellence, supported by a range of high profile employers.

Learner focused and passionate about a difference to the lives of the young people throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly? Then we want you!

The college is currently seeking to build up a 'bank' of casual lecturers in the following areas:

Vocational Access

Sport, Travel & Public Services

Construction

Engineering & Computing

A Levels

Hair, Beauty & Catering

Care

Childcare

Business & Finance

Skills

Welsh speakers and those with an interest in learning/enhancing their Welsh language skills are particularly welcome.

Welcome

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Coleg y Cymoedd is a medium sized college with a turnover of around£40m. The college serves the communities of two local authorities in theSouth Wales central valleys and was created in August 2013, following amerger of two neighbouring colleges.

The map shows the geographical areas of Caerphilly (on the right of theshaded area) and Rhondda Cynon Taf (on the left). The area stretches from theheads of the valleys region (Rhymney, Aberdare and Rhondda) into the Gwentvalleys (Ystrad Mynach and surrounding areas) and at the southernmost pointjust north of Cardiff (Nantgarw).

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The college provides courses from entry level to level 6 at four campuses located inAberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach and has approximately 9,500 full and part-time learners. In addition, the college offers community education in partnership with thetwo local authorities.

The college has a significant work—based learning contract (WBL) with apprenticeshipprovision from level 2 to level 7 – this is complemented by a commercial department, whichoffers a range of provision in addition to that offered through mainstream FE and WBL. Thiswork is organised by the Business and International Services team and this currentlycontributes 12% of the total college income.

The college has seen a sustained improvement in outcomes over the last four years. This hasbeen as a result of a complete overhaul of financial and curriculum planning, significantinvestment in the physical estate and a focus on CPD, performance management and cleartarget setting. We operate in a collegiate environment to ensure that the best ideas fromacross the college are captured and implemented. This approach is supported by effectivesystems providing accurate data to track the progress of learners and our risk profiling tool,which identifies learners at risk of not completing so that we can provide additional support.

The Corporation Board members are extremely supportive and play an active part in settingthe strategic direction of the college and giving appropriate challenge. The college is a goodemployer and invests in staff through CPD, health and well-being activities and is an equalityand diversity champion. The college employs 750 staff and is a friendly and welcoming placeto work. The college was awarded an Investors in People (Silver) Award in 2018 and hasPlatinum status for the Corporate Health Standard.

The college is in a strong position financially and has ambitious plans to continue to meetthe changing needs of the local and regional economies. Governors have also agreed asignificant capital investment in sport at the Nantgarw campus which will commence shortlyand extensive refurbishment at the Ystrad Mynach and Rhondda campuses.

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A casual lecturer is someone who is able to work on a flexible basis, usually for ashort period of time, to meet changing demands and peak workloads.

The term “casual” refers to circumstances where there is a clear understandingthat the individual has no obligation to be available for work, and the college hasno obligation to provide work.

Casual workers are only paid for hours worked, plus any accrued statutory annualleave.

Whatis aCasualLecturer?

Our open evening is a greatopportunity to find out what it's liketo work at Coleg y Cymoedd.

Our Heads of Schools and membersof the HR team will be on hand toanswer any questions you may havebefore registering as a casuallecturer.

When:

Wednesday 23 October 2019

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Where:

Coleg y CymoeddNantgarw CampusHeol y ColegParc NantgarwCardiffCF15 7QY

Room ND103

If you are unable to attend our openevent but would like to know moreplease contact Sarah Lewis

Email: sarah.lewis@cymoedd.ac.ukTel: 01443 663266

Howto Register

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Right to work in the UK

Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 2008 makes it a criminaloffence for an employer to take on a new employee whoseimmigration status prevents the employee from taking upemployment. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be askedto produce original and up to date documentary evidence of your rightto work in the UK.

Any data about you will be held securely, with access restricted tothose involved in dealing with your application in the selectionprocess. By signing and submitting your application form you aregiving consent to the processing of your data.

Criminal convictions

All education establishments in the UK are exempt from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974. In practice this means that all applicants must inform thecollege of any spent and unspent convictions on their application form and whencompleting a Disclosure and Barring form. Failure to provide this information mayresult in dismissal. A list 99 check is also obtained on anyone who will be workingwith or coming into contact with learners and must be received by the collegebefore employment can commence.

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Data Protection

Equality and diversity

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce – we consider ourselves to be anemployer of choice and are committed to eradicating discrimination in theworkplace.

Special requirements

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made, please contacthr@cymoedd.ac.uk