Teacher - Supported Internships (LUM316/1652)

Please note that due to college closure over the Christmas break candidates will not be contacted until w/c 6th January.

Here at Leeds City College our Supported Internship team is looking for a Teacher/instructor for our Pre-internship programme, including tutorial lessons for both our Supported and Pre-internship programme. This role is part time 24 hours per week on a Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday based at the Park Lane Campus, Leeds City College.

Pre-internships is a one year programme for learners with EHCP’s to then progress onto a Supported Internships the following year. 

Our Pre-Internship programme is an opportunity for learners to develop employability skills in preparation for work and for learners to think about the skills and qualities needed for working life and explore job interests through work experience. 

The programme combines classroom learning, community engagement, and work placements to help learners:

• Explore diverse career fields and industries.

• Identify their interests, strengths, and values.

• Network with professionals and gain insights into various job roles.

• Develop essential skills like communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and workplace etiquette.

• Secure work experience placements and support learners in their roles.

• Build confidence, independence, and readiness for professional environments.

• Secure and prepare for Supported Internship placements.

The main duties of the role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course.
• Be responsible for recording student progress.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Provide on-going support in the workplace as required.
• Represent Supported Internships at events.
• Work closely with the central SEND team and contribute to EHCP reviews meetings and ensure progress reviews and checkpoints are completed.

• Experience of working with learners with SEND.
• Good knowledge of Equality legislation and the rights of disabled individuals within the workplace.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates outstanding practice.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working in the Sector. 
• Ability to work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative

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

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.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.