Teacher - GCSE Maths and/or English (Variable Hours)

Leeds City College; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 44 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme options

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Harrogate College is recruiting for a GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths Teacher on an hourly paid basis to support delivered classes and provide cover as needed.

You will plan schemes of work, deliver essential knowledge, set SMART targets and record learner progress, while maintaining subject knowledge and communicating effectively with students and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• English and Maths at Level 2+ with willingness to improve to Level 3+.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas with active learning and differentiated teaching.
• Experience of supporting learner progression and providing guidance in FE.
• Experience of setting SMART targets to progress learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across modules.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Record student progress.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject area.
• Use effective communication to support learners and stakeholders for successful outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Differentiated teaching

Education

PGCE or Cert Ed

Degree in teaching subject

Job description

About The Role

Harrogate College are recruiting for a GSCE English Teacher and/or GCSE Maths Teacher to join us on an hourly paid basis to support the delivery of additional scheduled classes and provide cover when required.

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.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course.
• Be responsible for recording student progress.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.
• Use effective communication skills to support the student body and all stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Experience of positively managing student progression, advice and guidance in a school or Further Education setting.
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
• Exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Annual Leave - Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Annual Leave - Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions - Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions - Local Government Pension Scheme
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions - 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.

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.