Job Description

About the Role

Leeds Sixth Form are recruiting for a Science Teacher to join our team. We welcome applications from all science specialisms and also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.


Teaching across our Sixth Form provision of level 2 and level 3 learners, you will be carrying out the Sixth Form's vision to pioneer our STEM provision for students across West Yorkshire. This will include teaching across our BTEC and Access Courses as well as transitioning to the new T-Level syllabus in the new academic year. In our BTEC provision teachers teach across the Science subject areas. This role also includes some GCSE Science teaching.


We are a friendly and engaging department with specialists who work across both academic and pastoral areas, putting the needs of our students first. We have outstanding facilities for staff to share their passion of Science and encourage students into careers in the STEM industry. If you are a driven, inspirational, and enthusiastic teacher who wants to develop the next generation of students, please apply!

Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit your application as soon as possible.

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. Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression. Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression. Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes. Use and promote restorative practice approaches.

About You
Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (eg. Cert Ed, PGCE). 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 full potential.

About Us

By joining Leeds Sixth Form College you join a community dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education. Whether you're inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day.


Choosing to work for Leeds Sixth Form College means that you will be part of a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Sixth Form College.

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.