Teacher - Level 1 and Level 2; School of Enterprise and Employability

Teacher - Level 1 and Level 2 (School of Enterprise and Employability)

Job Reference LUM
471/2675

Number of Positions Requested: 2

Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Full Time (52 weeks)

Annual salary: £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

City/Town:
Leeds

Closing Date: 28/06/2026

Leeds City College are seeking a Teacher of Enterprise and Employability to join us at our Somerville House campus.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience working with young people, who has patience, empathy, and the enthusiasm to support learners take the next step in their education or employment.

In this role, you will support learner development, progression, and achievement, and work with the Deputy Head to design a robust and ambitious curriculum at Level 1 and 2.

Our curriculum is centred on active learning and skills development, which means that we provide learners with practical lessons and work closely with employers and higher education providers to give learners an insight into different careers, the world of work, apprenticeships, and higher education. Our class sizes are no bigger than 20 students per class.

The School of Enterprise and Employability offers a wide range of study programmes to 16-18 year old learners and 19+ with an EHCP. Our course offers range from Level 1 for learners who may be applying to college with limited previous experience or qualifications, to Level 2, which enables students to progress to higher education, apprenticeships, or the world of work.

We are a vibrant department with an exceptional and successful reputation for offering a ‘learning by doing’ curriculum. Our department is full of energy and passionate about what we do. We prioritise staff wellbeing and have in place a staff wellbeing plan for the year, weekly coffee and chat sessions, team social events and a wellbeing dog on site for students and staff.

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, and learning and assessment plans.
• 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.
• Maintain and update knowledge of educational research to develop evidence‑based practice.
• 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.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation.

• 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.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• 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.
• Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance learner journey and progression.

• Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum and Management); 39 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum support and business support).
• Pension schemes:
  Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities:
  Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; 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:
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