About the Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a Teacher of Level 1 and Level 2 to join their School of Enterprise and Employability, based at their Somerville House campus.
We are seeking an experienced practitioner to plan, deliver, and support our courses and staff members. We offer a wide range of Level 1 and 2 courses focusing on enterprise skills and the personal development of our learners. In this role, you will support learner development, progression, and achievement and work with the Deputy Head to design a robust and ambitious curriculum at Level 1 and 2.
The School of Enterprise and Employability offers a wide range of study programmes to 16-18 year old learners and 19+ with an EHCP. Our course offers range from Level 1 for learners who may be applying to college with limited previous experience or qualifications, to Level 2, which enables students to progress to higher education, apprenticeships, or the world of work. The Enterprise and Employability Department is a vibrant area with an exceptional and successful reputation for offering a ‘learning by doing’ curriculum. Our department is full of energy and passionate about what we do.
Our staff are highly skilled educationalists with strong industry links and knowledge. Both specialist academic teachers and pastoral support staff ensure that each of our learners are provided with an exceptional journey with outcomes that echo this. With our guidance and support, the learners grow in self-confidence and gain the skills they need to pursue further study or to start a successful career.
What You Will Do
1. Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
2. Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
3. Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course and be responsible for recording student progress.
4. Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.
5. Maintain and update knowledge of educational research to develop evidence- based practice.
6. Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
7. Reflect on what works best in teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students.
8. Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
9. Carry out internal verification/moderation.
About You
10. Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
11. Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
12. English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
13. Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
14. Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
15. Experience of positively managing student progression, advice and guidance in a school or Further Education setting.
16. Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
17. Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance learner journey and progression.
18. Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules and ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
19. Exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
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 (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.