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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.
Member of the Board of Management
Employment Type: Volunteer
Department: Board of Management
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Hybrid
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Key Responsibilities
The members of our Board and Committees make an important contribution to Glasgow Kelvin College. They bring experience, knowledge and commitment, enabling them to contribute to the College’s strategic direction, governance and continued development. Positions on the Board are currently voluntary and unpaid, but bring huge rewards to members. Your input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and their wellbeing as well as contributing to the success of the communities of Glasgow.
The Board seeks to give equal opportunities to all who wish to contribute to the College’s success and who have a particular interest in developing Further and Higher Education and improving outcomes for learners. We especially welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and from people with disabilities as these groups are currently under-represented on our Board of Management.
As a member you will be interested in the North and East communities of Glasgow, education, particularly further and higher education in a college context. There is an estimated time commitment of approximately 12 hours per month which includes the reading of papers. The position is unpaid, however, relevant expenses will be reimbursed.
Lecturer - Barbering
Employment Type: Fixed Term until 20 June 2025 - Part Time
Department: Beauty & Hairdressing
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £40,170 - £48,357 / year
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Key Responsibilities
You 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
The successful candidate should possess a formal teaching qualification or be willing to work towards a Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) It is mandatory for new entrants:
- who do not possess the 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.
This post will have a teaching remit at an agreed number of class contact hours.