Apprentice Teacher - ESOL, Literacy and Numeracy (LUM374/1829)

Leeds City College are recruiting for an Apprentice Teacher to join our team! This role is fixed term for 24 months.

Are you passionate about making a difference in post 16/adult education? We're looking for aspiring teachers to join our dynamic ESOL, English and Maths teams as Apprentice Teachers. This is a unique opportunity to train on the job while gaining a recognised teaching qualification (Level 5).

Over the two-year apprenticeship, you’ll gradually build your confidence and skills by working closely with experienced teachers across a range of adult and community learning settings. You’ll contribute to the planning and delivery of lessons, support learners at different levels and learn how to create inclusive, engaging classroom environments.

As part of your development, you will also take on Teaching Assistant responsibilities, supporting adult learners across various levels to deepen your practical understanding of learner needs and teaching approaches.

This is a role for someone with great communication skills, flexibility and a genuine desire to grow into a professional teaching career in further education.

• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching across ESOL, English and Maths classes for adult learners.

• Assist experienced tutors in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons.

• Take part in teaching assistant duties to build confidence and develop subject-specific classroom experience.

• Help prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching materials and assessments.

• Support learners in achieving their individual learning goals through tailored guidance and regular progress tracking.

• Record and monitor student progress, providing feedback and celebrating successes.

• Reflect on your practice through regular observations, training and professional discussions as part of your apprenticeship.

• Work towards delivering 100 hours of teaching over the two-year period.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support learners’ wider personal and academic development.

• You’re passionate about education and want to make a difference in adult learners’ lives.

• You have strong communication skills and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds.

• You're open-minded, flexible and ready to learn, with a willingness to develop your teaching and digital/AI skills.

• You’re a team player who’s keen to support others and take on feedback to grow in your role.

• You’re committed to inclusive practice and ensuring that every learner feels valued and supported.

• You hold (or are working towards) a Level 3 qualification and have a good standard of English and Maths.

• You’re comfortable using digital tools like Google Workspace, Office 365 and are curious about using technology such as AI to enhance learning.

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.