Teacher - English

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to inspire learners in the Enterprise and Employability department. This exciting role involves developing and delivering curriculum that incorporates essential skills, nurturing students to become confident communicators and critical thinkers. Applicants should possess a Level 5 Teaching Qualification and a passion for integrating real-world skills into education.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD Opportunities

Discounted travel and commuting options

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English with differentiated styles.
• Willingness to improve in English and Maths to level 3 or above.
• Recent delivery in Further Education or school sector required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and assess student learning with tailored SMART targets.
• Deliver engaging lessons integrating enterprise and employability skills.
• Reflect on and adapt teaching methods for diverse student needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Reflection

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)

Relevant Vocational Qualification or Degree in English

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced English Teacher to join our dynamic team in the Enterprise and Employability department. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower students through the study of English, whilst also integrating enterprise and employability skills into the curriculum. Join our dedicated team and inspire the next generation of English learners to become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and successful individuals in enterprise and employability. If you are a passionate English teacher with a drive to integrate real-world skills into the curriculum, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The School of Enterprise and Employability offers a wide range of study programmes to both 16-18 and 19+ learners. Our course offers Level 1 Personal Social Development, Level 2 Enterprise and Employability and Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Craft, for learners who are looking to develop employability skills for next steps such as; further education, employment or apprenticeships. 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.

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 through formative and summative assessments.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programmes/courses.
• Be responsible for recording student progress through Central and College trackers.
• Maintain and update knowledge of Pastoral, Curriculum and Projects to allow for cross curricular links between subjects.
• Maintain and update knowledge of educational research to develop evidence-based practice through CPD opportunities.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Reflect on teaching strategies; to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation/standardisation for mock exams and assessments.
  
  

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject - English.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

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: 37 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.