Overview
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Leeds City College are recruiting for a Science Teacher to join our outstanding 14+ Academies team. We are seeking a passionate, talented and supportive individual to support our learners within a safe and inclusive environment.
The 14+ Academies provide smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and a focus on vocational-based learning to help learners flourish, raise aspirations and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is central to our ethos, with a high staff-to-student ratio to support holistic development.
What You Will Do
* Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources, and learning and assessment plans.
* Update, reflect and maintain the 14+ Academies tracking systems to recognise when interventions are needed and implement them.
* Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
* Work within the 14+ Academies ethos and culture and use relevant tools and concepts such as the effort descriptors and APLs (Academy Progress Levels).
* Set targets with individual learners to monitor progress, including Personal Progress Days and preparing parent/carer reports.
About You
* Experience and knowledge of supporting young people academically and developmentally, including ages 14-16.
* Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas.
* Experience of positively managing learner academic progress in an educational setting, including ages 14-16.
* Ability to work positively as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
* Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 39 days plus bank holidays for 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, onsite spa and gym discounts.
* Travel and commuting: Discounted travel via Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and cycle-to-work schemes.
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please discuss with the recruiting manager as these differ between roles.
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 with a commitment to lifelong learning and staff development.
Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all our 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 if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity related to children.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are dedicated to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and in the workplace. Our processes aim to remove bias and promote a diverse talent pool.
Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies unless instructed as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Niki McKenna at niki.mckenna@leedscitycollege.ac.uk.
Note: The closing date for the vacancy may be flexible if a suitable candidate is identified before the advertised date.
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