Overview
Learning Support - 14+ Academies (Part-Time, Reduced Year) – Leeds City College
Role type: part-time, reduced year (35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year). The pro rata salary for this role is £21,519 per annum. The post start date is September 2025. The 14+ Academies are located at Leeds City College and support learners in a safe and inclusive environment with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and a focus on vocational-based learning.
The post holder will work closely with all staff in a wide-ranging role designed to help learners’ progress during lessons. Relationship building is central to the ethos, with a high staff-to-student ratio enabling learners to thrive and develop holistically.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Niki McKenna at niki.mckenna@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
What You Will Do
* Put in place interventions for whole groups or individual learners to help and support learners both academically and developmentally, often in conjunction with the relevant Head of Year.
* Work within the 14+ Academies ethos and culture and use relevant tools and concepts such as the effort descriptors and APLs (Academy Progress Levels).
* Update, reflect and maintain the 14+ Academies tracking systems continuously, enabling you to recognise the need for interventions and implement them.
* Form meaningful and impactful relationships quickly.
* Work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.
About You – Qualifications and Experience
* Experience and knowledge of supporting young people both academically and developmentally, including those aged 14-16.
* Experience of positively managing learner progress in an education setting, including those aged 14-16.
* Ability to work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.
Additional Information
Please note that although a closing date may be specified in the advert, if a suitable candidate is found earlier the advert may be closed. If you are interested, please submit an application as soon as possible.
Benefits
* Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum and Management) or 37 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum support and business support).
* Pension schemes with generous employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme).
* CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
* Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa and gym.
* Travel and commuting: Discounted travel through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Discuss with the recruiting manager.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and a major provider of apprenticeships regionally. We offer a vibrant and diverse learning environment and are committed to lifelong learning and staff development.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment. Our processes aim to ensure equal opportunities and a diverse talent pool. For more information about our EDI objectives, please view our policy.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited CVs/applications from agencies without prior instruction from our Preferred Supplier List.
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