Teacher - English

About The Role

Leeds City College are seeking a passionate and experienced English teacher to join our dynamic team in the Enterprise and Employability department, based at Somerville House. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and empower students through the study of English, whilst also integrating enterprise and employability skills into the curriculum.

The School of Enterprise and Employability offers a wide range of study programmes to both 16-18 and 19+ learners. Our course offers Level 1 Personal Social Development, Level 2 Enterprise and Employability and Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Craft, for learners who are looking to develop employability skills for next steps such as further education, employment or apprenticeships. The Enterprise and Employability Department is a vibrant area 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.

Join our dedicated team and inspire the next generation of English learners to become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and successful individuals in enterprise and employability.

If you are a passionate English teacher with a drive to integrate real-world skills into the curriculum, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• 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 through formative and summative assessments.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programmes/courses.
• Be responsible for recording student progress through Central and College trackers.
• Maintain and update knowledge of Pastoral, Curriculum and Projects to allow for cross curricular links between subjects.
• Maintain and update knowledge of educational research to develop evidence-based practice through CPD opportunities.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation/standardisation for mock exams and assessments.

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject - English.
• 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 Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

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: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include…