Vacancies

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About Glasgow Kelvin College:  Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to Excellence, Progression and Enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers and employees and of community representatives.

Making a Difference: Glasgow Kelvin College plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and by joining us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that creates inclusive progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.

At Kelvin: We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.

Vacancies

Student Information Services Administrator - Full Time

Application Deadline:  22nd August 2025

Employment Type:  Full Time

Department: Student Information Services

Location:  Glasgow

Workplace type:  Onsite

Compensation:  £31,072 - £33,328 / year

As part of the Student Information Services Team, the post holder will contribute to, and support the work of the Admissions and Retention, Student Records and Timetabling services which record and support the student through their College learning journey.

Key Responsibilities

The main activities of the post to be undertaken by the post holder will include:
  • work as part of Student Information Services Team to support the administration of the College’s Student Information system;
  • make effective use of College software to record and manage student and course information;
  • process all new applications, both online and paper copies, entering data as required;
  • maintain accurate records of student enrolment, attendance and attainment, entering data as required;
  • liaise with lecturing managers to ensure the efficient utilisation of the College’s staff and     room resource, entering data as required;
  • liaise with lecturing staff in regard to the collation, validation and input of student activity and attainment data;
  • liaise with lecturing and support staff in regard to the monitoring and response to student non-attendance or course withdrawal;
  • provide all correspondence relating to admissions from pre-entry stage to enrolment;
  • produce interview schedules, where applicable, in conjunction with faculty staff;
  • participate in pre-entry guidance interviews where applicable;
  • work effectively and collaboratively across the Sections of the Department to ensure a collective approach to managing the information needs of the student life cycle;
  • work collaboratively with other Departments to collect and provide student and course data;
  • provide general administrative support in the daily operation of Team, eg, system housekeeping, filing, etc.
  • deal effectively and efficiently with both online or telephone enquiries from both staff and students;
  • assist in the production of reports and other statistical returns;
  • produce leaflets, brochures and other resources and materials as required by the Department;
  • carry out any other relevant duties appropriate to the grade of the post allocated by identified Team Leader – Student Information Services and the Head of Student Information Services; and
  • undertake appropriate professional development to meet any needs which may subsequently be identified by the College’s career development review process.

Lecturer – Gaelic (Evening Hours Only) - Fixed term from October 2025 until June 2026

Application Deadline: August 29th 2025
Department: Gaelic
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Onsite 
Compensation: £29.25 / hour
The successful applicant should be fluent in Gaelic and have experience of teaching it at various levels. They should also have the ability to deliver classes online using Microsoft Teams.

The post holder will support excellence in learning through the preparation and delivery of high quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and by supporting learners.  

Key Responsibilities

They will work closely and supportively with other colleagues and partners to deliver excellence in learning. The role will specifically involve:
  • Teaching and Assessment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Quality and Standards
  • Student Support
  • Continuing Professional Development

 

It is mandatory for new entrants:
  • who do not possess the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or equivalent to complete the:
    -  Teaching Essentials Programme within the first 6 months of their employment;
    -  Professional Development Award within 12 to 18 months; and
    -  TQFE thereafter in due course.
  • to be registered with General Teaching Council (Scotland) – provisional or full registration.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The post holder will be educated to SCQF Level 8 or relevant professional equivalent or have significant relevant experience in the specialist area as an alternative to formal qualifications; or an appropriate vocational alternative, a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of Continuous Professional Development .


Knowledge:
Demonstrable knowledge of
  • Further Education in Scotland
  • National priorities for education
  • The skills priorities locally

 

 Skills and Competencies:
  • Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs
  • Contribute to the development of curriculum delivery
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
  • Ability to initiate innovation and promote change
  • Ability to plan effective and responsive curriculum
  • Ability to undertake partnership work and raise the College’s profile externally
  • Ability to deliver classes using Microsoft teams

 

Experience:
  • Practice in teaching Gaelic at various levels is essential
  • Ability to provide flexible and innovative approaches to the delivery of the curriculum, including the use of new learning technologies
  • Possess effective ICT skills and an understanding of the role of online learning
  • Previous experience of individual or group guidance/supervision in a formal or informal setting
  • Relevant industrial or practitioner experience in appropriate discipline
  • Teaching in a post compulsory education setting and of assessment and moderation in the context of SQA and the National Curriculum 

 

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