Teacher - GCSE English - 14+ Academies (Part Time)
The 14+ Academies at Leeds City College are recruiting for an English Teacher to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Leeds City College as a Teacher of English in our Outstanding 14+ Academies. We are seeking a passionate, talented, and organized individual to support our learners. This role is part time, 22.2 hours per week over three days.
The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational-based learning. The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximize their potential, raise aspirations, and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Niki McKenna at niki.mckenna@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
What You Will Do
The main duties of the role will include but not be limited to the following:
* Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
* Update, reflect and maintain the 14+ Academies tracking systems continuously, allowing you to recognize the need for interventions and subsequently putting them in place.
* Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
* Work within the 14+ Academies ethos and culture as well as using relevant tools and concepts such as the effort descriptors and APLs (Academy Progress Levels).
* Set targets with individual learners to assist in their academic or development progress, including at Personal Progress Days and the writing of parent/carer reports.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
* Experience and knowledge of supporting young people both academically and developmentally, including those aged 14-16.
* Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas.
* Experience of positively managing learner academic progress in an education setting, including those aged 14-16.
* Ability to work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.
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).
o Support Staff 39 days
o Academic 44 days
o Senior Management 44 days
* 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.
About Us
The 14+ Academies are made up of the 14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy. We are an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies full time.
The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational-based learning. The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximize their potential, raise aspirations, and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.
For more information about the 14+ Academies, click here
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
* We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
* We shall not be liable for any fee/commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
Teacher - GCSE English - 14+ Academies (Part Time)
* Salary Commencing at £17,782 with progression to £20,009 per annum
* Frequency Annual
* Job Reference LUM322/1702
* Contract Type LEG - Permanent - Part Time
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