Senior CLD Worker - Fixed Term until June 2027 - 0.8 FTE Pro-rata

Glasgow Kelvin College is delighted to invite applications from existing staff for the role of Senior Community Learning & Development Worker.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner to play a leading role in the coordination, delivery and development of Community Learning and Development (CLD) provision across the College. Working closely with the CLD Manager and wider Community team, you will help shape and deliver high-quality programmes that support young people and communities to achieve positive educational, personal and social outcomes.

The successful candidate will contribute to a range of programmes including Youth Access, Youth Start and Supported Programmes, providing guidance and support to learners while promoting innovative and effective CLD practice.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior CLD Worker, you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work and community learning activities.
• Support young people to overcome barriers to participation, learning and progression.
• Promote safe, inclusive and trauma-informed practice.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with schools, local authorities, community organisations and external agencies.
• Support programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the sharing of best practice across the team.
• Champion learner voice and community engagement initiatives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for colleagues looking to further develop their leadership and professional practice within Community Learning and Development. You will have the opportunity to influence programme development, strengthen partnership working and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and communities across Glasgow.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will have:

• An HNC (SCQF Level 7) or above in Community Learning and Development, Youth Work or a related discipline.
• Experience of delivering Community Learning and Development services.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills.
• Experience of developing innovative approaches to engage learners and communities.
• Strong organisational, reporting and ICT skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and learner-centred practice.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on 6th July 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 21 July 2026.

About Glasgow Kelvin College

About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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.

Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.

At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements.

Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success. To find out more about how we do this visit: Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging - Glasgow Kelvin College