About the Role
Leeds City College are seeking a Commercial & Apprenticeship Lead Skills Teacher with specialist subject expertise for our Motor Vehicle department based at Printworks Campus.
We welcome applications from individuals with industry experience who are looking to transition into teaching, as well as those with a background in education.
You will teach Apprentice & Commercial students in our fully kitted Motor Vehicle workshop. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding area of the curriculum that boasts continued learner success and achievement.
You will be required to teach learners on apprenticeship & Commercial programmes, across all the levels of Motor Vehicle . You will teach the following types of programmes:
- Level 2 Autocare
- Level 3 Service maintenance & Repair
What You Will Do
The successful candidate must have a passion for Motor Vehicle and the ability to enthuse and motivate technicians of the future. Previous experience of working with young people would be advantageous. You must have the drive, determination, and desire to make a difference to young people's lives through education.
- You will provide current, specialist subject expertise in a skills shortage area for teaching delivery.
- Maintain links with the sector and help ensure the curriculum content reflects the latest industrial or professional practice.
- Ensure the curriculum delivery team are aware of the latest developments within the sector and have recent CPD and industrial updating.
- Prepare and teach on a range of Motor Vehicle Service, (PHEV, Electrical Vehicle,) and Repair courses.
- Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment.
- Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in college.
- In-depth knowledge of apprenticeship delivery and compliance.
About You
- Possess, or be willing to work towards a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
- Possess, or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification.
- Hold a relevant vocational / technical qualification or degree in teaching subject.
- Relevant recent experience in the industry area and clear expertise.
- Relevant up to date subject knowledge.
- Working knowledge on apprenticeships
- Have an appreciation of relational practice.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
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.
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. 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 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. 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 do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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