About the Role
Leeds City College are recruiting for a Teacher to support our PMLD (profound and multiple learning disabilities) and Complex needs department.
The Vine is a department with over 77 Learners with Complex needs and behaviours that can challenge. We deliver a varied Curriculum to meet each of our learners' individual needs in line with their EHCP's. Our highly skilled team takes pride in developing our learners' personal and preparation for adulthood skills to prepare them for their future life. We have a strong emphasis on working as a team, offering mutual support and flexibility while striving for the highest standards for our learners. Our ultimate goal is to enable our learners to become as independent as possible and lead a happy, fulfilled life.
What You Will Do
- We are looking for a Teacher to plan and deliver lessons to support progress to outlined outcomes inline with learners EHCP’s.
- Lead lessons to learners in line with the objectives of the curriculum and their EHCP outcomes.
- Creating resources to engage and develop learners skills and upload evidence to Navigate.
- Supporting principles and practical skills to help our learners along their journey into Adulthood.
- Planning, assessing and reviewing the progress the learners make and feeding back in a way which helps them develop their abilities and understanding.
- You will also work as part of a team to create a nurturing, positive environment for the learners.
About You
- You will have English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
- Appropriate level 5 teaching qualification e.g. Level 5 Award in Education and Training, QTLS or PGCE
- It would be desirable for you to have skills and knowledge on caring for young people and adults with Complex needs and PMLD.
- You will apply restorative practice to your communications with learners and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.
- You will also have experience of processes ensuring that the care and support is delivered within the guidelines of the college wide quality assurance policies and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department.
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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