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About the Role
Leeds Sixth Form are recruiting for a Science Teacher to join our team. We welcome applications from all science specialisms and also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.
Teaching across our Sixth Form provision of level 2 and level 3 learners, you will be carrying out the Sixth Form’s vision to pioneer our STEM provision for students across West Yorkshire. This will include teaching across our BTEC and Access Courses as well as transitioning to the new T-Level syllabus in the new academic year. In our BTEC provision teachers teach across the Science subject areas. This role also includes some GCSE Science teaching.
We are a friendly and engaging department with specialists who work across both academic and pastoral areas, putting the needs of our students first. We have outstanding facilities for staff to share their passion of Science and encourage students into careers in the STEM industry. If you are a driven, inspirational, and enthusiastic teacher who wants to develop the next generation of students, please apply!
Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit your application as soon as possible.
What You Will Do
Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes.
Use and promote restorative practice approaches.
About You
Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (eg. Cert Ed, PGCE).
Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance the learning journey and learner progression.
Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding Statement
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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. Please be aware that 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
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.