Sixth Form Lecturer - A Level and BTEC Psychology (LUM24057/1704)

Salary commencing at £29,639 with progression to £37,525 (scope to include additional Teacher, Learning and Assessment responsibilities that can add a responsibility allowance of up to £3,468 per annum that will be reviewed annually)

About the Role

Leeds Sixth Form College offers a combined provision of A Levels, GCSE's and vocational courses which provides a diverse range of full-time education programmes for learners aged 16-18 and adult learners aged 19+. The provision ranges from Level 2 to Level 3 and includes both traditional academic and vocational pathways.

For 16-18 year olds the curriculum includes over 20 A Level subjects as well as a range of BTEC courses with different weightings, to ensure we develop learners in a wide variety of subject areas to meet local employer and skill needs. We complement this with a GCSE-focused provision to further widen opportunities for local learners.

We are looking for a specialist A Level Psychology teacher but experience in BTEC Psychology would also be an advantage. Working within a large department area you will hold the shared responsibility for the achievement and outcomes for your learners. With a department focus on continued professional development, opportunities may also arise to take on additional TLA responsibilities in line with the role.

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 for identified modules, new units and courses in line with government policy, awarding body developments as well as student, community, economic and employer demands/requirements.
• Responsible for retention, achievement, value added and attendance rates for identified cohorts by meeting the department requirements for student tracking and interventions.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression including implementing positive interventions where needed, for students undertaking identified modules.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
• Develop and employ effective assessment activities with clear feedback strategies and application of internal quality assurance processes for identified modules.
• Reflect on what works best in teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Assess student work, provide constructive and timely feedback to motivate and inspire the learner to improve and record learners’ progress for identified modules.
• Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment drawing on research and other evidence and engage in the Group’s CPD practices

About You

• Hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)
• Hold a relevant higher level vocational qualification or degree in teaching in a subject within the Leeds Sixth Form curriculum area
• Act with honesty and integrity to maintain high standards of ethics and professional standards
• Proven experience working within curriculum, including planning, monitoring and reviewing
• Effective knowledge of the college and an appreciation of the wider educational issues
• Be able to creates and appreciate new ideas and perspectives, seeing possibilities and challenges
• Be able to manage and promote restorative practice approaches and the strengthening of relationships
• Be a role model and promote a positive image of the college
• Be able to embody the college values: Collaborative; Inspiring; Passionate; Aspirational; Celebrate Individuality; Respectful
• Be able to comply with all legislative and regulatory requirement

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

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 committed 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 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.

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