Teacher - Science (Fixed Term)

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate College, part of Luminate Education Group, is seeking a Teacher for the science department to deliver BTEC L3 qualifications to 16-19 year olds and Health Science access for adults. This fixed-term role runs until January 2027 at the earliest.

You will design industry-aligned lessons, implement robust assessment strategies, and monitor learner progress while keeping subject expertise up to date and supporting department growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator who builds engaging learning relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employers and work placement teams.
• Genuine passion for inspiring and motivating young people.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently across settings.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Proficient use of technology to track and record student progress.
• Strong administrative skills ensuring marking and evidence meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative, industry-aligned lessons using digital and traditional resources.
• Implement robust assessment strategies with constructive feedback.
• Monitor learner progress via target setting and data-driven tracking.
• Create a creative environment that motivates learners to exceed goals.
• Maintain current subject expertise and incorporate industry trends.
• Contribute to internal verification, moderation, and continuous improvement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Support departmental growth through recruitment and induction activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

EY/TA knowledge

Motivation to teach

Independence

Adaptability

EdTech tools

Administrative skills

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 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.