Teacher - Science

Luminate Education Group; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Harrogate College in Harrogate is seeking 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 industry-aligned teaching and high-quality assessment in a supportive environment.

You will design innovative lessons, track progress with data, and contribute to department development, outreach with employers, and continuous improvement to ensure excellent student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Design and deliver industry-aligned science lessons.
• Use robust assessment strategies to drive student progress.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners.
• Engage with employers and work placements to support progress.
• Maintain current subject expertise with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative, industry-aligned lessons using digital and traditional resources.
• Implement robust assessment strategies to provide constructive feedback that drives student achievement and high-quality outcomes.
• Monitor learner progress through data-driven target setting and tracking to ensure development.
• Cultivate an inspiring environment that motivates learners to exceed their goals and refine skills.
• Maintain current subject knowledge and integrate contemporary industry trends and evidence-based pedagogy.
• Uphold academic quality by participating in moderation, verification, and continuous improvement.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs of all learners.
• Support departmental growth through course promotion, student recruitment, and induction initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with employers and placement teams to advocate for student progress.

Job description

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.

• 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. 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. 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

Commitment to safeguarding