Teacher - Science (Fixed Term)

Leeds City College; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Job summary

Harrogate College is seeking a Teacher to join the science department to deliver BTEC L3 qualifications for 16–19s and Access to Health Science for adults. You will design industry-aligned lessons, deliver robust assessments, and monitor progress to drive outcomes.

This fixed-term role runs until February 2027, with hybrid/flexible working options and opportunities for professional development. We seek a strong communicator with a passion for inspiring young people and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with ability to motivate learners.
• Ability to engage with employers and work placement teams to support student progress.
• Knowledge of Early Years and Teaching Assistant roles.
• Passion for inspiring youth to join education and childcare sectors.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, including remote settings.
• Adaptable approach to meet diverse learners and inclusive assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver industry-aligned lessons for BTEC L3 and Access courses.
• Implement robust assessment strategies with constructive feedback.
• Monitor learner progress with data-driven target setting.
• Create a creative, inspiring learning environment.
• Maintain current subject knowledge and industry trends.
• Participate in internal verification, moderation and quality improvement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Support recruitment, induction and course promotion.

Skills

Excellent communication

Employer relations

Adaptability

Digital pedagogy

Independent working

Tools

e-portfolios

Job description

About The Role

Harrogate College are recruiting for a Teacher to be part of the science department to deliver BTEC L3 qualifications to 16-19 year olds and Access to Health Science for adults.

The science department at Harrogate is leading the way across North Yorkshire region by offering the provision of an industry led qualification which specifically prepares the next generation of young people working in the sector.

We are a team of both industry and specialist academic teachers who ensure that each of our students is provided with an exceptional experience with outcomes to match.

Please note, this is a fixed term role until February 2027.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver innovative, industry-aligned lessons, effectively utilising digital and traditional learning resources.
• Implement robust assessment strategies to provide constructive feedback that drives student achievement and high-quality outcomes.
• Monitor learner progress through systematic target setting and data-driven tracking to ensure consistent development.
• Cultivate a creative and inspiring environment that motivates learners to exceed their goals and refine their professional skills.
• Maintain current subject expertise, proactively integrating contemporary industry trends and evidence-based pedagogical practices.
• Uphold academic quality by participating in internal verification, moderation, and continuous improvement processes.
• Differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum design to successfully meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Support departmental growth through active involvement in course promotion, student recruitment, and induction initiatives.

About You

• An excellent communicator, confident in building engaging learning relationships that motivate students to achieve their full potential.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of employers and work placement teams to advocate for student progress.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the professional roles within Early Years and Teaching Assistant sectors.
• A genuine passion for inspiring and motivating young people to become the next generation of the education and childcare workforce.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative across various settings, including work placements, remote working, and college-based days.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in your approach to meet the diverse needs of different learners, ensuring an inclusive assessment experience.
• Proficient in using technology to upload, track, and record student progress accurately (e.g., e-portfolios).
• Strong administrative skills to ensure all marking and evidence meet the high standards required for moderation.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual Leave
• Curriculum and Management: 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

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. 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.