About the Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a Business Teacher to join our team. We are looking for a committed, passionate educator and business specialist to work within an Outstanding department of highly skilled teachers and support staff.
Within the School of Business, we deliver a varied curriculum at levels one, two, and three, which includes both BTEC and T level academic skills, to students mostly aged 16-19.
Our highly skilled team of specialist teachers and support staff takes pride in developing our students’ personal and employability skills to prepare them for their future life and work. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our students. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become independent, skilled individuals who excel in the industry specialisms they have chosen.
What You Will Do
You will be delivering BTEC / T level courses at level 2 and 3 to full-time learners, mainly aged 16-18. You will be responsible for planning, tracking, and assessment throughout the year. You will work with the Business team to facilitate relevant lesson delivery which will mirror the ever-changing nature of the business world.
You will support our learners with guidance throughout their academic journey by helping to create exciting and relevant industry-standard resources that can aid in the delivery of the business courses within our school.
About You
You will have experience in a Further Education setting specialising in Business delivery at levels 1, 2, and 3, and be able to demonstrate a passion for new and innovative ideas around curriculum development.
Your experience will include positively managing students to ensure excellent retention, achievement, success, and attendance with our cohort of learners.
You will build positive relationships with students and staff using restorative practice techniques, be flexible, and be a positive role model across our campus.
Your skillset will also include excellent organisation skills and the ability to provide productive insight into the development of the courses.
Benefits
* 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).
* Excellent Pension schemes
* 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.
About Us
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.
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.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
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£29,638 to £33,349 per annum
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