Teacher - Maths

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College is looking for a Maths Teacher to join their dynamic team. Responsible for teaching adults at community centres, the successful candidate will inspire and support learners in achieving their goals. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment focused on transformative education.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of at least 27 days

Memberships and discounts available

Discounted travel options

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in functional skills and GCSE essential.
• Relevant up-to-date subject knowledge.
• Experience of setting SMART targets for learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning resources.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets.
• Assess knowledge and understanding of learners.

Skills

Motivation

Inspiration

Teaching

Planning

Assessment

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification (eg. Cert Ed, PGCE)

Relevant vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject

Job description

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Leeds City College are recruiting for a Maths Teacher to join our team.

We are seeking a Maths Teacher to teach maths to adults in our community centres. Experience in functional skills and GCSE is essential. Our Adult provision was graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. In 2023-24, there were over 5,000 students with a team of 200, bringing education and life-changing experiences to our students.

The team is based predominantly at the Enfield Centre, with 16-19 (sixth form) groups in North Street and smaller provisions at Beeston, Eastgate, Deacon House, and some outreach centres.

We teach Monday - Thursday from 09:30 to 21:00 and Fridays and Saturdays from 09:30 to15:00. Teaching up to two eveningsmay be 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.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes.
• Use and promote restorative practice approaches.

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (eg. Cert Ed, PGCE) or willing to work towards.
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
• Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance the learning journey and learner progression.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff). Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service) Academic 37 days Senior Management 37 days
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

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 including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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.