Job Description

About the Role

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive, and ambitious department that strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then, come and join the Engineering and Manufacturing Team at Printworks Campus, Leeds City College.


Your role will require a deep understanding and sensitivity to a variety of learner needs. You will be expected to support the delivery team with a range of innovative teaching approaches, all with the aim of empowering learners to reach their full potential.


We seek an enthusiastic, suitably qualified Course Leader for our level 2 and level 3 Engineering courses who will play a crucial role in realising the department's strategic objectives.


What You Will Do
To deliver lively and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard on a range of programmes as appropriate. To secure outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement and success, attendance and progression are met. To support the design and development of programmes in Engineering. To teach on a range of full-time, part-time programmes at Level 2 and 3. Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, and developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

About You
To have a relevant Engineering/Manufacturing expertise. To have or be willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent). To have industry experience, with current knowledge and the ability to deliver to industry standard. Be well-organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.


We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.


We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You'll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.


Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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.


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.