Teacher - Science (Fixed Term)

Leeds City College; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave benefits

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

PGCE qualifications

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working opportunities

Job summary

Harrogate College is recruiting a Teacher to join the science department to deliver BTEC L3 qualifications to 16-19 year olds and Access to Health Science for adults. The role focuses on delivering industry-aligned teaching, assessing progress, and supporting learners across diverse settings, including work placements and college-based days.

You will keep up-to-date with industry trends, participate in moderation processes, and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners while

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building with students and employers.
• Able to engage diverse learners and support progression in education and childcare.
• Solid understanding of roles within Early Years and Teaching Assistant sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative, industry-aligned lessons using digital and traditional resources.
• Implement robust assessment strategies with constructive feedback to drive achievement.
• Monitor learner progress with data-driven target setting and tracking.
• Create an inspiring, inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain current subject expertise and integrate industry trends into the curriculum.
• Contribute to internal verification, moderation and improvement processes.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Support course promotion, student recruitment, and induction activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Employer liaison

Knowledge of Early Years

Passion for teaching

Independence

Adaptability

Tech literacy

Administrative skills

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.

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 Jan 2027 at the earliest.

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.