Location: Trowbridge
Salary: Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay
Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Bank Lecturers to support our Pathways provision on an as-needed basis.
Our Pathways programmes are designed to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and additional learning needs to develop the skills, confidence and independence required for adulthood, employment, further education and community participation.
As a Bank Lecturer, you will be part of a pool of staff who can be called upon to provide both short-term and longer-term teaching cover, as well as support the expansion of provision and new opportunities that arise throughout the academic year.
What We Offer
💷 Salary:
Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay
🕰️ Contract Type: Variable Hours
Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.
✔️ Outstanding Benefits
* Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Generous Holiday Entitlement
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free On-Site Gyms
* Lifestyle Discounts
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme
* Professional Development and CPD Opportunities
A flexible and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
What You'll Do
You will deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that help learners develop:
* Independence and life skills
* Communication and social interaction skills
* Employability and workplace readiness
* Personal confidence and resilience
* Functional English and Maths skills where appropriate
* Preparation for progression into employment, supported internships, further education or independent living
You will work closely with Academic Support Coaches, curriculum teams, employers and external agencies to ensure learners achieve their individual goals and outcomes.
What You'll Bring
* A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or significant experience in a related subject
* Experience working with learners with SEND or additional learning needs
* Experience in FE, supported learning, employability or life skills would be advantageous
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A flexible, adaptable and learner-centred approach
* A genuine commitment to helping young people develop confidence and independence
* Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential—we welcome experienced industry professionals looking to move into education
Experience within Further Education, supported learning, employability training, life skills education or community-based learning would be particularly advantageous.
✨ Why Join Wiltshire College & University Centre?
* Flexible working opportunities
* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' lives
* Supportive and collaborative curriculum teams
* Chance to gain experience across a diverse and innovative SEND provision
* Opportunities for longer-term assignments and future vacancies
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced lecturers, SEND practitioners, teachers looking for flexible work, or industry professionals with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
❤️ Interested?
We would love to hear from individuals who are committed to helping learners achieve independence, confidence and meaningful progression outcomes
Closing Date: 13/10/26
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 13th October 2026
Shortlist date: 14th October 2026
Interview date: TBC
Salary description
£21.13 - £21.13 per hour