Teacher - English

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is looking for an enthusiastic English teacher to deliver high-quality GCSE English and Functional Skills lessons. The role involves engaging learners in a vocational context, developing essential literacy skills, and motivating diverse groups. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 5 teaching qualification and a degree in English. This opportunity comes with competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel available

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification or working towards one.
• Possess a relevant degree or subject-specialist qualification in English.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of the GCSE English curriculum and/or Functional Skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching for GCSE English.
• Develop engaging schemes of learning for vocational learners.
• Motivate and inspire learners to achieve their potential.

Skills

Engaging learners

Inclusive teaching strategies

Active learning strategies

Strong communication

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)

Relevant degree in English

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed English teacher to join our dynamic and supportive department of Sustainable Technology and Motor Vehicle. You will be delivering high-quality GCSE English and Functional Skills lessons to learners across Motor Vehicle, Accident Repair, and Engineering pathways.

This role offers a unique opportunity to teach in a vocational context, supporting learners who are working towards technical qualifications while developing essential literacy and communication skills. You will work as part of a small, collaborative English and maths team embedded within the wider STMV department, helping to ensure learners make strong progress and are well prepared for their next steps.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging learners, particularly those who may not have previously thrived in English, and a strong commitment to inclusive, learner-centred teaching.

What You Will Do

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for GCSE English and Functional Skills, in line with awarding body requirements.

Develop engaging schemes of learning, session plans, and teaching resources tailored to vocational learners in Motor Vehicle, Accident Repair, and Engineering.

Set and review individual SMART learning targets linked to learners’ study programmes, and track and record progress effectively.

Motivate, inspire, and support learners to achieve their potential, with a focus on improving confidence and attainment in English.

Apply a range of inclusive teaching strategies and adapt delivery to meet diverse learner needs, including through the use of digital tools and technology.

Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and apply evidence-informed practice to continuously enhance teaching and learning.

Contribute to curriculum planning, quality processes, and collaborative work within the English and maths team and the wider STMV department.

About You

Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or be working towards one.

Possess a relevant degree or subject-specialist qualification in English.

Have up-to-date knowledge of the GCSE English curriculum and/or Functional Skills frameworks.

Demonstrate recent teaching experience in the FE or secondary education sector, including delivering to mixed-ability groups.

Experience of motivating and supporting learners who may have barriers to learning or who previously underachieved in English.

Skilled in using active learning strategies and differentiated approaches to engage vocational learners.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, and colleagues.

Well-organised, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development.

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. 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 CV’s 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.

• Salary Salary commencing at £30,527 with progression to £34,349 per year
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference LUM19283/2126
• Contract Type LEG - Permanent - Full Time