Salary
Commencing at £30,527 with progression to £34,349 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Job category/type
Education and Childcare, Schools/Academies
Date posted
01/10/2025
Job reference
REQ003589
Job title and organisation: Teacher - GCSE Science - 14+ Academies - Luminate Education Group
Salary: Commencing at £30,527 with progression to £34,349 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds City College, Park Lane, Leeds LS3 1AA
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 29 October at 11.59 PM
About the Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a GCSE Science Teacher to join our outstanding 14+ Academies team. We are seeking a passionate, talented and supportive individual to support our learners. The ideal candidate will have recent experience teaching Science to students aged 14 to 16.
The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational based learning. We provide opportunities to young people to maximise their potential, raise aspirations, and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.
What You Will Do
The main duties of the role will include but not be limited to the following:
* Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
* Update, reflect and maintain the 14+ Academies tracking systems continuously, allowing you to recognise the need for interventions and subsequently putting them in place.
* Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
* Work within the 14+ Academies ethos and culture as well as using relevant tools and concepts such as the effort descriptors and APLs (Academy Progress Levels).
* Set targets with individual learners to assist in their academic or development progress, including at Personal Progress Days and the writing of parent/carer reports.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
* Experience and knowledge of supporting young people both academically and developmentally, including those aged 14-16.
* Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas.
* Experience of positively managing learner academic 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.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit the Luminate Education Group website
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 an application as soon as possible.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Niki McKenna at
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.
About Us
The 14+ Academies are made up of the 14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy. We are an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies full time.
The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational based learning. The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximise their potential, raise aspirations and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.
For more information about the 14+ Academies, click here
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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