Job Description

About the Role

Leeds City College are seeking a Maths and English Teacher to join our Foundation Studies department.


Foundation Studies is a discrete element of the curriculum offered within Luminate Education Group. The department provides bespoke learning for students who are identified as SEND and High Needs, aged 16-25. This position will involve delivering Maths and English (RARPA, Functional Skills and/ or GCSE) as well as an opportunity to deliver across the department.


We take a student-centred approach to delivery so that students make the best possible progress towards EHCP outcomes, personal targets, and the development of English and Maths. We provide a welcoming and supportive environment in order to best support learners through their chosen pathways (Work Skills, Independent Living) for their preparation into adulthood.


Foundation Studies offers English and Maths at levels to suit the literacy and numeracy stages of all learners. This also includes the opportunity for the students to take Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications.


What You Will Do
You will plan, prepare, and develop schemes of learning, teaching and learning resources, and learning and assessment plans (including the development of online learning resources for identified modules). You will maintain and update knowledge of the subject and/or vocational area. You will motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression. You will reflect on what works best in teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students. You will deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules. You will assess student work, provide constructive and timely feedback to motivate and inspire the learner to improve, and record learners' progress for identified modules. You will implement positive interventions where needed, for students undertaking identified modules. You will develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes.

About You
You will hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) and a relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in your teaching subject. You will have relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector. You will have recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles. You will have knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance learner journey and progression. You will have the ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules. You will have exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills. You will be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs. You will have experience working with SEND and high needs learners

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.