About the Role
Leeds City College are looking for an inspiring Education and Early Years teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning, along with the ability to engage and motivate students who are training to work in primary schools and early years settings. The ideal candidate will be passionate about students, ensuring that they are provided with an outstanding learning journey whilst at Leeds City College.
The Department of Education and Early Years has over 30 staff working within it to support approximately 600 students. Achieving their qualification can be life changing for those who wish to progress into employment within primary education and early years settings, or move on to further or higher education.
Our team is committed to developing students’ belief in their own ability, engaging them in both their work placement practice in schools and early years environments and in their lessons, while encouraging continuous progress. We believe in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, using restorative and supportive approaches to develop learners' confidence. Students are encouraged to recognise their unique abilities and talents and to take pride in the progress they make.
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
- Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
- Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
- Be responsible for recording student progress -Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
About You
- Level 5 teaching qualification.
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
- A passion for subjects related to primary schools and early years settings.
- Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
- Recent teaching delivery which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs.
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.