Teacher - Education and Early Years

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in Leeds is seeking an inspiring Education and Early Years teacher who is passionate about engaging and motivating students. The role, part-time at 30 hours per week, offers a pro rata salary starting at £25,178, with opportunities to progress to £28,330 annually. Candidates should have a Level 5 teaching qualification and the ability to inspire learners from various backgrounds. The institution provides excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and engaging students with various subjects.
• Recent teaching delivery with active learning strategies.
• Flexibility to adapt to different learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop teaching resources and session plans.
• Deliver engaging sessions using various teaching methods.
• Record and adapt curriculum delivery based on student needs.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Ability to inspire and motivate learners

Up-to-date subject knowledge

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College are looking for an inspiring Education and Early Years teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning along with the ability to engage and motivate students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about students, ensuring that they are provided with an outstanding learning journey whilst at Leeds City College. The department of Education and Early Years, based at our Quarry Hill campus, has over 25 staff working within it to support approximately 600 students. Achieving their qualification can be life changing to students who wish to go on to further study, into employment, or higher education. Our team is committed to developing student belief in their own ability, engaging them in their work placement practice, lessons and encouraging progress. We believe in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment, using restorative and supportive approaches to develop learners\' confidence. Students are encouraged to believe in their own unique abilities and talents and to be proud of the progress they make.

This is a part-time (30 hours) contract. The pro rata\'d salary is 25,178 with progression to 28,330 per annum.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Be responsible for recording student progress - Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.

About You

• Level 5 teaching qualification.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
• A passion for subjects that might include criminology, psychology, health & sport, careers, law or any others topics relating to the uniformed services and armed forces.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Recent teaching delivery which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• 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: 44 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. 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. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.