Lecturer – Essential Skills (Maternity Cover)

LECTURER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS  (MATERNITY COVER)

£43,402.00 – £52,247.00 per annum, pro rata

Part Time

21 hours per week

(Fixed Term until 2nd July 2027)

Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels

Our Essential Skills curriculum supports learners to develop the transferable skills required for success in education, employment and everyday life, covering Communications, Numeracy, ICT, Working with Others and Problem Solving. A strong interest in supporting learners to build confidence, resilience and practical skills across these areas is essential.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and learner focused individual to support the delivery of Essential Skills qualifications within our department. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality learning, teaching and assessment that enables learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress into vocational programmes, apprenticeships, employment or further study. We are seeking someone with relevant knowledge and experience who can contextualise learning, making it engaging, meaningful and applicable to a wide range of curriculum areas and career pathways.

You should be currently qualified to at least SCQF Level 7 in a relevant subject area and have a commitment to supporting learners with diverse backgrounds, abilities and aspirations.

If you are passionate about helping learners achieve their potential and develop the essential skills required for future success, whilst demonstrating the College’s values and behaviours, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application forms are available from the College Website https://www.borderscollege.ac.uk/jobs

and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please make contact by emailing PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501

The closing date for applications is Monday 26^th October 2026