Teacher - English (Part-Time 0.6)

Luminate Education Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrogate College invites applications for the part-time role of English teacher, aimed at motivating and inspiring students. You'll deliver GCSE English across various curriculum areas while being part of a supportive team committed to developing learner abilities. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification in English, or working towards it.
• Experience in Further Education or school sector.
• Willingness to improve English and Maths to level 3.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare effective lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Provide timely feedback and support to motivate learners.

Skills

Classroom Management

Inclusive Teaching

Communication

Education

Vocational Qualification or Degree in English

Recognised Teaching Qualification

Job description

Interviews will be held Thursday 19th July 2025

Harrogate College is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenge and offer generous support. Harrogate College deliver GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications to 16-18 learners, adults and apprentices.

We are looking for a part time, point six (0.6) English teacher who has enthusiasm for teaching and learning along with the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their ambitions.The ideal candidate will be passionate about learners, ensuring that they are provided with an outstanding learning journey whilst at Harrogate College. The role will involve working across the college to deliver GCSE to learners in all curriculum areas. We are an organisation that nurtures and develops our staff. If you are looking for your next challenge we would welcome your application.

Achieving their English 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 beliefs in their own ability, using restorative and supportive approaches. Learners are encouraged to have fun, to be kind and to believe in their own unique abilities and talents and to be proud of the progress they make. Those who work at Harrogate are always keen to share and celebrate the successes of their learners and do so between departments based at Harrogate and across the wider Luminate Education Group.

What You Will Do

Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources.

Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods.

Create effective assessment activities, provide SMART learning targets, developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve

Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.

Reflect on teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students

Join a friendly, supportive, hard-working team who are passionate about developing learners self-esteem, abilities and progress

About You

Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject - English

You will hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification.

Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector

English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.

Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills, a commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment for students.

You will apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.

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 schemeswith 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

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

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 LUM127/1998
• Contract Type LEG - Permanent - Part Time