Course Leader - Personal Development, Behaviours and Attitudes (LUM424/1423)

This role is crucial to the success of students and is focused on ensuring that the Personal Development, Behaviours and Attitudes developed and demonstrated by students allows them to achieve their educational and careers aims in a supportive, nurturing environment.

The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of timetabled, well planned and sequenced tutorial sessions, in both group and one-to-one settings provide an ideal opportunity to ensure that students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and approaches they will need at work and in everyday life and have have an outstanding wraparound care support system around to to bolster and motivate them.

In addition, the successful applicant will be a Designated Safeguarding Officer and will deliver and coordinate support for Looked After and Care Experienced students, students with EHCP or SEND needs and those accessing Additional Learning Support.

This post is a vital part of the Printworks Campus PDBA team and as such will be pivot in continuing the innovation and development of the service.

What You Will Do

• Day-to-day responsibilities will include the delivery of key PDBA topics to students,. along with the associated planning and preparation this demands.
• Where needed, liaison with internal and external colleagues will be needed to ensure that students are supported at every step of their journey.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the School of Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that policies and procedures are used correctly and that areas for improvement are identified and are addressed.  This will include monitoring attendance and punctuality, contributing to the management of At Risk students and responding urgent support needs.
• Work with the Printworks Campus PDBA team to develop, improve and monitor services provided to students.

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or willingness to work towards achieving this.
• Relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject
• You will be a student-focused team player who is able to manage the demands of a crucial role which is pivotal in student success.
• You will have an aptitude for assessing sometimes difficult, evolving situations and making a balanced and fair decision, making full use of the principles of Restorative Practice and Positive Regard.
• You will be collaborative, professional and effective in approach and will work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Benefits

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

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent 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.

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