Teacher - Education and Early Years (LUM242/1800)

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of online learning resources.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods to engage and develop learners.
• Create effective assessment activities, and 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.

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE), or is willing to achieve within 2 years of being in post.
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs.

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.