Teacher - Science

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Science Teacher to join their dynamic team. This role welcomes applications from all science specialisms and new teachers. You will be responsible for teaching BTEC and Access courses while pioneering STEM education. If you have a passion for inspiring students and want to make a significant impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Further Education or school sector.
• Recent subject knowledge in science.
• Ability to set SMART targets for learner progression.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop teaching resources and assessment plans.
• Deliver essential knowledge to learners.
• Support learners to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Inspiring students

Motivating learners

Planning and assessment

Utilizing diverse teaching practices

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE)

Relevant vocational qualification or degree

Job description

About the Role

Please note that we will be closed from 4pm on Friday 19 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. You are still welcome to apply for our roles during this period, and applications will be reviewed once we reopen in January 2026.

Leeds Sixth Form are recruiting for a Science Teacher to join our team. We welcome applications from all science specialisms and also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.

Teaching across our Sixth Form provision of level 2 and level 3 learners, you will be carrying out the Sixth Form’s vision to pioneer our STEM provision for students across West Yorkshire. This will include teaching across our BTEC and Access Courses as well as transitioning to the new T‑Level syllabus in the new academic year. In our BTEC provision teachers teach across the Science subject areas. This role also includes some GCSE Science teaching. Our Science teachers teach across all science specialisms but a Chemistry or Physics specialism is preferred.

We are a friendly and engaging department with specialists who work across both academic and pastoral areas, putting the needs of our students first. We have outstanding facilities for staff to share their passion of Science and encourage students into careers in the STEM industry. If you are a driven, inspirational, and enthusiastic teacher who wants to develop the next generation of students, please apply!

Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit your application as soon as possible.

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.
• 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).
• 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 full potential.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including :

• Annual leave : 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support : 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with 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

By joining Leeds Sixth Form College you join a community dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day.

Choosing to work for Leeds Sixth Form College means that you will be part of a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life‑changing. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Sixth Form 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.