PMLD Trainer (Reduced Year)

Leeds City College are recruiting for two PMLD (profound and multiple learning disability) trainers to join our team. This role is reduced year 39 weeks.

We are looking for two experienced trainers to contribute to the delivery of our courses in Independent Living skills with the focus on the key aspects of The Preparation for Adulthood framework:

• Planning a Programme of study in line with the objectives of the curriculum
• Creating lessons and resources to engage and develop learners
• Teaching principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into Adulthood
• Assessing the progress the learners make, marking work and feeding back in a way which helps them develop their abilities and understanding
• Tracking learner outcomes and working to ensure students are making progress
• You will also work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners

The Vine is a department with over 70 Learners with Complex needs and behaviours that can challenge. We deliver a varied Curriculum to meet each of our learners' individual needs in line with their EHCP's. Our highly skilled team takes pride in developing our learners' personal and preparation for adulthood skills to prepare them for their future life. We have strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our learners. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become as independent as possible and lead a happy fulfilled life.

What You Will Do

• To ensure that all students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, through RARPA, recognising and recording progress and achievement. This is differentiated to enable students to have opportunities of learning around what is important for/to them.
• To motivate students of all abilities and aptitudes, providing personalised learning pathways, using a tiered process and adapting teaching responsively to need. This enables progression towards independence and making opportunities for making choices whether that is further education or social care provisions. 
• To celebrate students’ success and recognise achievement, emphasising the importance of wider, holistic progress and developing self-motivation. 
• To provide an accessible learning environment, which is tailored to the individual needs of all pupils and preparation of adulthood agenda.
• To develop students independence and life skills using a tiered approach to learning.
• To create meaningful learning built on nurturing, promoting greater independence, enabling all to feel safe and have a student voice.
• You will apply restorative practice to your communications with learners and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team. You will also have experience of processes ensuring that the care and support is delivered within the guidelines of the college wide quality assurance policies and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department.

About You

• You will have successfully taught and have relevant, up to date knowledge of your subject specialism. You will hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• You will have experience in a Further Education setting specialising in PMLD and complex needs and be able to demonstrate a passion for new and innovative ideas.
• Your experience will include positively managing students to ensure excellent retention, achievement, success and attendance with our cohort of learners.
• You will build positive relationships with students and staff using restorative practice techniques, be flexible and a positive role model across our campus.
• Your skill-set will also include excellent organisation skills and the ability to provide productive insight into the development of the courses.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
• Academic 37 days
• Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

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 including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.