Teacher - GCSE Maths​/English

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Job Reference LUM
12754/2888

Number of Positions Requested:

2

Contract Type:

Variable

£16.54 with progression to £18.62 per hour

Working Hours:

Variable

City/Town:

Harrogate

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Group Member:

Harrogate College

Campus:

Harrogate College

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Annual leave: Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Local Government Pension Scheme
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• CPD opportunities: Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

Harrogate College are recruiting for a GSCE English Teacher and/or GCSE Maths Teacher to join us on an hourly paid basis to support the delivery of additional scheduled classes and provide cover when required.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced English/Maths teacher to join our dynamic team who has the knowledge and skill set to inspire and empower students through the study of English/Maths, whilst embedding their core vocational interests into the curriculum.

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course.
• Be responsible for recording student progress.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.
• Use effective communication skills to support the student body and all stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• 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 positively managing student progression, advice and guidance in a school or Further Education setting.
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
• Exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills.

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus.…