Gower College Swansea

About Us

Gower College Swansea is a large further education college in Swansea, delivering the highest quality of education and training that inspires and supports all of our learners to achieve their full potential.  

The College operates from seven locations across Swansea, including campuses at Tycoch and Gorseinon and is one of the largest employers in the region with over 1,000 staff. The College takes the wellbeing of its staff extremely seriously and is proud to have achieved Bronze, Silver, and Gold Corporate Health Awards.   

What it’s like to work for us?

At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff to ensure they feel supported both in work and at home.

We aim to be an employer of choice in the region and as such, we have developed a range of excellent staff benefits, including but not limited to:
• A generous holiday entitlement for both lecturers and support staff.
• Annual wellbeing events and campaigns
• Access to holistic therapies and 1:1 fitness advice.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Support to learn Welsh.
• Staff discount on part-time courses.
• Access to Health Shield's Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

As winners of the Healthy Working Wales Best Diversity and Inclusion Initiative in 2021, we value diversity and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We have a working LGBTQ+ network that we work with to promote LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity across the college.

Our Equality and Diversity Working Group meets regularly to discuss ways in which we can become a more inclusive organisation and we hold regular events and initiatives throughout the year.

The type of jobs we recruit for?

We recruit for a variety of different contract types including:
Full-time, Part-time, Term-time only, Permanent, Fixed Term, and Casual.

As a College we recruit for lecturing staff, but there are also many exciting business-support opportunities such as in Marketing, Human Resources, I.T., Finance, and Catering.

Benefits

Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Company events
Wellness programmes
Gym membership
Sick pay
Referral programme
Bike to work scheme
Other