Job Description

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Lecturer in Beauty Therapy to join our Beauty department here at Leeds City College.


As a Beauty Team member, you will provide a quality, inspirational learning experience to Beauty students that replicates industry standards. You will be a supportive member of the Beauty team and embrace future initiatives that will enhance our students' journey. You will be passionate about providing learning opportunities for all to support students in developing skills and knowledge within the industry.


What You Will Do
Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans. Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners. Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course. Be responsible for recording student progress Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and/or vocational area Maintain and update knowledge of educational research to develop evidence- based practice Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression. Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.

About You
Holds an L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or is willing to work towards it. Relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject. Relevant up-to-date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector. Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners. Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance the learning journey and learner progression. Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.

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.