Temporary Lecturers – Performing Arts (Bank Staff)

Temporary Part-Time Lecturers (Bank Staff) – Performing Arts

Acting & Technical Theatre

Salary £43,402 - £52,247 per annum, pro rata

(Plus generous staff benefits package)

Job Ref: WCSR0001349

Variable hours during the day and possibly evening hours

Location: Primarily Paisley Campus with Cross Campus remit

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region. 

We are looking to increase our bank staff for Acting and Technical Theatre for working during the day and possibly in the evening. The successful candidates will participate in appropriate preparation work; teaching and learning activities; and the assessment and support of students. Candidates will ensure that all lesson preparation, teaching and assessment is effectively carried out and is in accordance with the latest Unit specification/Descriptor/Syllabus.

To support delivery across our campuses, we are looking for experienced and versatile individuals with relevant industry experience to inspire and teach students in the following subjects:

• Acting, voice and movement technique.
• Textual analysis.
• Directing, devising and writing.
• Set construction and prop making.
• Lighting/sound design and operation.
• Stage management skills.

Successful candidates will be qualified to SCQF Level 8, or equivalent, for example HND in a relevant Acting or Technical Theatre subject area and have recent and up to date industrial experience within the subject area. Teaching experience is desirable but not essential. You must be able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

We are an inclusive place to work.

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. Please visit WCS website to find out more.

Benefits of working with us

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.

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Closing date for all completed applications is Monday 19th October 2026.

West College Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity. Charity Number SCO21185.