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

Luminate Education Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 44 days

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing

Discounted travel

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Harrogate College is seeking a passionate GCSE English and/or Maths teacher to join on an hourly paid basis to cover scheduled classes and provide cover as required.

The role requires a teacher with L5 qualification, Level 2 English and Maths and proven classroom delivery, with commitment to student progression and high-quality teaching across modules.

Qualifications

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• English and Maths at Level 2+ with willingness to reach Level 3+.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas.
• Experience in managing student progression and guidance in FE.
• Ability to plan and deliver across modules and subjects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge to learners.
• Record student progress and set SMART targets.
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and pedagogy.
• Support stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

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

Job Reference LUM12754/2888

Number of Positions Requested:

2

Contract Type:

Variable

£16.54 with progression to £18.62 per hour

Working Hours:

Variable

City/Town:

Harrogate

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Group Member:

Harrogate College

Campus:

Harrogate College

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• 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.
• CPD opportunities: 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 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.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced English/Maths teacher to join our dynamic team who has the knowledge and skill set to inspire and empower students through the study of English/Maths, whilst embedding their core vocational interests into the curriculum.

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.

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.

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.