About the Role
Leeds City College are seeking two passionate and dedicated English Teachers to join our dynamic team within the School of Social Sciences. We have two exciting opportunities available:
- one permanent position
- one fixed-term role from February to July 2026.
Both roles are full-time, but we are happy to consider applicants looking for reduced hours or job share arrangements.
The team delivers Entry Level Functional Skills & GCSE English to both 16-18 & Adult learners who are enrolled on a Study Programme or a Full Time course in Education & Early Years, Public Services, or Health Science and Social Care. We are based at our Quarry Hill Campus situated in the centre of Leeds opposite the Bus station.
What You Will Do
These roles involve designing and delivering innovative and engaging English sessions to both 16-18 and adult learners of varying ability. You will work closely with the Programme Manager & Course Leader of English to meet the requirements of the qualifications. You will also work closely with the Study Support coaches to identify learners who need extra support and small group support.
As part of the role you will:
Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources.
Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
Create effective assessment activities, provide developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve.
Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.
Join a friendly, supportive, hard-working team who are passionate about developing learners self-esteem, abilities and progress.
About You
- A recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience of delivering English GCSE & Functional Skills in an educational setting.
- Experience of setting targets for students and have strategies and the skills to help students achieve their potential.
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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