Teacher - Maths (LUM445/340)

About the Role

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as and when we receive applications, therefore please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close before the end date advertised.

The School of Engineering gears up the next generation of engineers, with passionate experts developing students’ practical skills. We focus on covering multiple aspects of each specialism, health and safety knowledge, as well as engineering principles, giving our students an advantage over competitors.

Our engineering department facilities are second-to-none.  These include motor vehicle mechanics, body & panel paint repair, electrical installation, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and fabrication and welding.

The learners study between level 1 and 3. You will oversee a group of learners, ensuring that they are supported throughout the year to achieve the best they can. 

We have a strong pastoral and Maths & English team that work within the department. They integrate with the engineering teachers so that there is a complete supportive wrap around for the learners.  You will be support learners in their GCSE maths sessions, teaching levels 1-3 to support them improve there grades.

If you do not have a teaching qualification but have a degree in a Maths based subject area, we are still interested in your application as we can help you gain a teaching qualification (funded with no cost to yourself).

What You Will Do

• You will plan, prepare and develop schemes of learning, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans including the development of online learning resources for identified modules
• You will maintain and update knowledge of the subject and/or vocational area. 
• You will motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• You will reflect on what works best in teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students.
• You will deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
• You will assess student work, provide constructive and timely feedback to motivate and inspire the learner to improve and record learners’ progress for identified modules.
• You will develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes.

About You

• You will have a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or a willingness to achieve this.
• You will hold a relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• You will have relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• You will have recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• You will have knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance learner journey and progression.
• You will have the ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules.
• You will be able to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
• You will have exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills.

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

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.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.