About the Role

Leeds City College is looking to recruit an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Full-time English teacher to join our English team within the School of Social Sciences. The team delivers Entry 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

• This role involves 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.

About You

• Hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• Experience of delivering English GCSE & Functional Skills in an FE setting.
• You will have experience of setting targets for students and have strategies and the skills to help students achieve their potential.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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