Teacher - Maths

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking dedicated Maths Teachers to join a vibrant team focused on integrating enterprise and employability skills into the curriculum. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire students, fostering their confidence and critical thinking abilities. With a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, you will be part of a dynamic environment where innovative teaching practices thrive. Join a community that values diversity and inclusion, and make a genuine impact on the next generation of learners while enjoying generous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Memberships and Discounts

Discounted Travel

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about integrating real-world skills into Maths curriculum.
• Experience in delivering engaging lessons to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop teaching resources and assessment plans.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve their learning targets.

Skills

Maths Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Use of Technology in Education

Education

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

Relevant Degree in Teaching Subject

Job description

We are seeking two passionate and experienced Maths Teachersto 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 Maths, whilst also integrating enterprise and employability skills into the curriculum. Join our dedicated team and inspire the next generation of Maths learners to become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and successful individuals in Enterprise and Employability.

The School of Enterprise and Employability offers a wide range of study programmes and apprenticeship opportunities 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.

If you are a passionate Maths teacher with a drive to integrate real-world skills into the curriculum, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Interviews will take place before 31 st May 2025.

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 educational research to develop evidence-based practice.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation.

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.
• 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.

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

• Generous Annual leave entitlement- If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39days
  • Academic 44days
  • Senior Management 44days
• 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. 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 andinclusion 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
• Salary Commencing at £30,527 with progression to £34,349 per annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference LUM471/1844
• Contract Type LEG - Permanent - Full Time