Teacher - Education and Early Years

Leeds City College is looking for an inspiring Education and Early Years Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and can engage and motivate students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about students and will ensure that they have an outstanding learning journey at Leeds City College.

The role will work closely with the Education and Early Years team to support students academically and emotionally to achieve their qualification. The department has over 25 staff working within it to support approximately 600 students. Achieving their qualification can be life-changing for students who wish to go on to further study, employment, or higher education. Our team is committed to developing student belief in their own ability, engaging them in their work placement practice and lessons and encouraging progress. We believe in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment, using restorative and supportive approaches to develop learners' confidence. Students are encouraged to believe in their own unique abilities and talents and to be proud of the progress they make.

The Department of Education and Early Years is based at Quarry Hill Campus within the Cultural Quarter of Leeds. A blend of green scenery and modern architecture, Quarry Hill Campus boasts specialist childcare training resources, multisensory provision, food technology suites, digital technology labs, state-of-the-art hospitality equipment, and industry-standard studios and theatres. 

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods to engage and develop learners.
• Create effective assessment activities, provide developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve. 
• Work as part of a team to ensure that all quality assurance processes are met.
• Actively participate in Continual Professional Development and industrial placements.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.
• Join a friendly, supportive, hard-working team who are passionate about developing learners self-esteem, abilities and progress.

About You

• You will hold, or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification. 
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
• You will be qualified to degree level in the related subject.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Recent teaching delivery, which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs.
• You will have excellent classroom management skills, a commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment for students.
• You will apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.

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.