Lecturer - Fabrication and Welding


Company:	West College Scotland
Salary:	£43,402 to £52,247 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	G81 1BF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

At West College Scotland, we're shaping the next generation of skilled Fabrication & Welding professionals. As one of Scotland's largest regional colleges, with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley, we're proud to provide exceptional learning experiences that help students build successful futures.

We're looking for an experienced Fabrication & Welding professional who wants to share their skills, knowledge and passion with those looking to make their mark in the sector.

Whether you're already teaching or are currently working in industry and considering a new challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

As a Lecturer in Fabrication & Welding, you'll play a key role in inspiring, supporting and developing students as they gain the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in the sector.

You'll join a team committed to developing high-quality vocational learning, helping to shape the future of construction education and creating opportunities for students across the West of Scotland.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You'll combine your industry expertise with creativity, mentoring and coaching to help learners realise their potential.

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges.

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata

• Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility)

• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate

• Flexible working opportunities

• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. To view our Privacy Notice, please visit WCS website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

To view our vacancies and to apply for posts, please visit WCS website.

If you require any assistance, please contact the People team via pso@wcs.ac.uk. Occasionally correspondence relating to your application may go into your spam/junk email folder.

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