Teacher - Science (Fixed Term)

Luminate Education Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrogate College is seeking a Teacher to join the science department, delivering BTEC L3 qualifications to 16–19 year olds and Access to Health Science for adults. The college leads in industry-aligned science education across North Yorkshire, with a team of industry and academic professionals ensuring exceptional learner outcomes.

This fixed-term role runs until Jan 2027 at the earliest. You will design innovative lessons, implement robust assessment strategies, monitor progress, and

Qualifications

• Design and deliver innovative, industry-aligned lessons.
• Implement robust assessment strategies with constructive feedback.
• Monitor learner progress with data-driven targets.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Communicate with employers and work placements to support students.
• Maintain current subject expertise and integrate industry trends.
• Support course promotion and student recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lessons aligned with BTEC L3 and Access to Health Science.
• Use digital and traditional resources to enhance learning.
• Provide high-quality feedback and track progress.
• Participate in internal verification and moderation.
• Support recruitment and induction activities.
• Collaborate with work placement teams and employers.

Skills

Lesson design and delivery

Assessment and feedback

Data-driven progress tracking

Differentiated instruction

Industry-aligned pedagogy

Employer engagement

Digital learning resources

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.

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.
  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.