7 Preschool Teacher jobs in the United Kingdom

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of developmentally appropriate, child-centred, play-based provision for young children which provides the nurturing environment needed to promote childrens emotional stability, independence, autonomy and creativity.
• Foster positive relationships and close working links with the range of professionals throughout the early childhood structure in order to promote access to wider integrated services for all families and children and support a multi-disciplinary team around the child and family approach. This includes completing and using Early Help Assessments (EHA) and participating in Team around the Child (TAC) meetings where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a partnership with parents that value their contributions and involves them in their childs education, including support for the home learning environment.
• Providing each child with appropriate care throughout the childs time in the outreach services, in partnership with their parent/carers:
• Develop a strong relationship with each child and parent.
• Help each child to become familiar with and confident in the setting.
• Build relationships with parents, ensuring there are regular opportunities to share information on the childs development at home and in the stay and plays.
• Support childrens development through observation, assessment and planning in partnership with parents/carers and other colleagues.
• Develop and maintain appropriate positive behaviour strategies with children.
• Attend and participate in relevant CPD, share the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues in the setting and lead on further development in this area if required. Also willing to keep up to date with best early years practice, local and national policy.
• Uphold the principles of good practice in inclusion and equal opportunities in all aspects of the role, supporting early identification and intervention strategies at all times.
• Maintain and contribute to the development and consistent use of systems particularly IT systems for planning, observation, assessment and record-keeping.
• Contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures.
• Draw on the expertise of colleagues within the setting, and outside agencies to meet the needs of individual children.
• Safeguard children through adherence with local and national safeguarding procedures and engagement with early identification and preventative services.
• To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
• Work during times that will promote direct work with families and the community. This will include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend work as required

Person specification

Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent with C or above in English language.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years practice with suitable practice placements (e.g. NNEB Certificate, NVQ Level 3 - Childcare/Early Years Care, BTEC Nationals in Childhood Studies or equivalent).
• Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children under 5 in an early year setting.
• Secure knowledge of early childhood development and the importance of early identification and intervention including the range of factors that can inhibit childrens learning and development.
• Understands and delivers flexible, a range of accessible local and community services for children under 5 and their families.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current developments and issues in the education and care of young children, including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
• Promote an inclusive, stimulating environment that supports childrens learning and well-being, including those with SEND, using effective strategies to meet all areas of development particularly prime areas.
• Demonstrate the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and provide a safe learning environment and recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse.
• Work and communicate effectively with multi-agency teams, contributing to integrated reviews, early help assessments, and support plans such as SEND short-term plans, while supporting policy development.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively contribute and support staff with the observation, assessment, tracking and planning systems in place.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop effective relationships with parent/carers and support them in promoting their childrens learning and development in the home.
• To have relevant IT skills, be willing to develop these skills as necessary and be familiar with relevant software.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate easily and communicate effectively with children aged birth to 5, listening and responding sensitively.
• High level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and identify future actions for development.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a role model, lead, develop and support staff and services.

**About Pearson**
At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for one of these roles.
**Chair of Examiners BTEC National Early Childhood Development**
We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Purpose**
Working with Pearson as a Chair of Examiners, your role would require you to maintain standards across different specifications and methods of assessment, from year to year, and report back to the Assessment team. In role, you would be a direct point of contact for the Principal Examiner.
**Core Services and Expectations**
When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you:
* Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
* Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
* Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
* Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
* Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.
* Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.
* Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account.
* Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.
* Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or Safeguarding issues.
**Role Specific Services and Expectations**
As well as Pearson's core services expectations, there are also role-specific services and expectations that you must consider and be able to provide. These include:
* Excellent communication skills to provide support and feedback for new and existing Principal Examiners/Moderators when requested.
* Attending and contributing to pre-standardisation, standardisation, and pre-award meetings alongside the assessment team. There are other meetings where your attendance will be required, such as overall grade awards, appeals against results, and post-series reviews. You will also be representing Pearson at board hearings for examination appeals.
* Sampling marking/moderation from the Principal Examiners/Moderators using the appropriate Pearson systems.
* Acting as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process.
* Undertaking accompanied ad hoc moderation/examination visits where necessary.
* Carrying out sense check and comparative judgement activities following pre-award meetings where required.
* Standing as Chair for the awarding meeting to ensure national standards are met. As part of this awarding, you should be available post-meeting in case of any award changes, and to provide evidence to support any boundary recommendation that exceeds Pearson tolerances.
* Completing the Senior Assessment Associate review process, reflecting on your own challenges and successes, and attending a follow-up meeting with the assessment team where required.
* Submitting reports on the performance of the candidate/series as well as marking and moderating candidates' responses.
* Supporting when complaints are made, as you may be expected to provide further evidence or information that leads to decision making.
**Experience and Qualifications Required**
**Experience:**
As a representative of the company, you will be expected to have experience in, or be able to demonstrate the ability of, the following:
* Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
* History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training such as standardisation and other standards-related activities.
* A comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector, including internal and external requirements.
* Provide examples of when you were asked to lead/support essential quality assurance activities.
**Qualifications:**
Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if you have any questions on the requirements.
**Vocational Qualifications (e.g. BTEC/FS)**
* A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge and experience in Pearson assessment, quality, and processes and national standards within the last 5 years.
* Relevant CPD evidence in the subject area/sector within the last 12 months.
* A UK recognised teaching qualification.
Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
**Closing date:** **31 July 2025 at midnight**

**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Purpose**
The Principal Examiner is there to ensure that the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The Principal Examiner should oversee the standardisation of Examiners.
**Core Services and Expectations**
When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you:
* Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
* Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
* Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
* Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
* Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.
* Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.
* Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account.
* Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.
* Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or Safeguarding issues.
**Role Specific Services and Expectations**
As well as Pearson's core services expectations, there are also role-specific services and expectations that you must consider and be able to provide. These include:
* Ensuring the timely delivery of your contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s).
* Updating the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting, taking into account actual candidates' responses and feedback from supervisors/Examiners.
* Leading meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation and participating in others such as appeals against results and post-series reviews. You may also be asked to represent Pearson at board hearings for examination appeals.
* Selecting and marking items for validity as agreed at the pre-standardisation meeting.
* Marking an allocation of live candidates' responses, to quality assure as part of a supervisory role, where required.
* Preparing and collating materials for standardisation.
* Supporting supervisors and Examiners.
* Sampling supervisors/Examiners' initial marking and backreading responses, as directed, using the appropriate Pearson marking system to target backreading and correct specific problems.
* Monitoring the progress of supervisors/Examiners.
* Reviewing responses for clarification.
* Acting as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process.
* Providing support across several versions of the paper, including all those introduced previously, and any versions introduced during the contractual period.
* Monitoring and reporting to the Assessment team after standardisation and completion of marking, submitting a completed feedback form for each supervisor/Examiner as directed.
* Supporting in awarding activities by writing reports to the Awarding Committee, recommending grade boundaries, participating in the awarding activities, and other areas where required.
* Completing the Senior Assessment Associate review process reflecting on your own challenges and successes and attending a follow-up meeting with the assessment team where required.
* Submitting reports on the series/candidate performance.
* Providing support and written responses to complaints where required.
**Skills and Competencies**
As the Principal Examiner, you will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
**Required**
* Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
* History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training such as standardisation and other standards-related activities.
* A comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector, including internal and external requirements.
* Provide examples of when you were asked to lead/support essential quality assurance activities.
**Desirable**
* High level of IT proficiency.
* Leadership experience in delivering qualifications.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.
* Report writing within a regulated industry.
**Experience and Qualifications**
Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear.
**Vocational Qualifications (e.g. BTEC/FS)**
* A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge and experience in Pearson assessment, quality and processes and national standards within the last 5 years.
* Relevant CPD evidence in the subject area/sector within the last 12 months.
* A UK recognised teaching qualification
Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
**Closing date:** **31 July 2025 at midnight**

**About Pearson**
At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Purpose**
The Principal Examiner is there to ensure that the standards of an externally assessed unit(s)/module(s)/component(s) are maintained and are consistent with the unit specification and assessment criteria. The Principal Examiner should oversee the standardisation of Examiners.
**Core Services and Expectations**
When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you:
* Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute.
* Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities.
* Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
* Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson.
* Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.
* Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson.
* Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account.
* Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities.
* Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or Safeguarding issues.
**Role Specific Services and Expectations**
As well as Pearson's core services expectations, there are also role-specific services and expectations that you must consider and be able to provide. These include:
* Ensuring the timely delivery of your contracted unit(s)/module(s)/component(s).
* Updating the mark scheme/guidance before the pre-standardisation meeting, taking into account actual candidates' responses and feedback from supervisors/Examiners.
* Leading meetings such as pre-standardisation and standardisation and participating in others such as appeals against results and post-series reviews. You may also be asked to represent Pearson at board hearings for examination appeals.
* Selecting and marking items for validity as agreed at the pre-standardisation meeting.
* Marking an allocation of live candidates' responses, to quality assure as part of a supervisory role, where required.
* Preparing and collating materials for standardisation.
* Supporting supervisors and Examiners.
* Sampling supervisors/Examiners' initial marking and backreading responses, as directed, using the appropriate Pearson marking system to target backreading and correct specific problems.
* Monitoring the progress of supervisors/Examiners.
* Reviewing responses for clarification.
* Acting as a senior point of escalation across the quality assurance process.
* Providing support across several versions of the paper, including all those introduced previously, and any versions introduced during the contractual period.
* Monitoring and reporting to the Assessment team after standardisation and completion of marking, submitting a completed feedback form for each supervisor/Examiner as directed.
* Supporting in awarding activities by writing reports to the Awarding Committee, recommending grade boundaries, participating in the awarding activities, and other areas where required.
* Completing the Senior Assessment Associate review process reflecting on your own challenges and successes and attending a follow-up meeting with the assessment team where required.
* Submitting reports on the series/candidate performance.
* Providing support and written responses to complaints where required.
**Skills and Competencies**
As the Principal Examiner, you will be expected to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:
**Required**
* Experience and knowledge of quality assurance and assessment practice.
* History of moderation and/or marking a regulated qualification.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training such as standardisation and other standards-related activities.
* A comprehensive knowledge of the specification for your specialist sector, including internal and external requirements.
* Provide examples of when you were asked to lead/support essential quality assurance activities.
**Desirable**
* High level of IT proficiency.
* Leadership experience in delivering qualifications.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.
* Report writing within a regulated industry.
**Experience and Qualifications**
Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear.
**Vocational Qualifications (e.g. BTEC/FS)**
* A minimum of one full academic year of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/sector within the last 8 years and/or extensive knowledge and experience in Pearson assessment, quality and processes and national standards within the last 5 years.
* Relevant CPD evidence in the subject area/sector within the last 12 months.
* A UK recognised teaching qualification
Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
**Closing date:** **31 July 2025 at midnight**

Job Title: Apprentice Teacher - Education and Early Years Salary: £23,632 per annumClosing Date: 2025-07-25About the Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for an enthusiastic Apprentice Teacher to join our Education and Early Years team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people and who is eager to develop their teaching skills in a supportive environment.

As an Apprentice Teacher, you will gain on the job experience, whilst also working towards completing your Teaching apprenticeship - on completion you will gain a Level 5 Certificate in Education . The course is provided internally through University Centre Leeds.

You will also receive support from our dedicated Teaching, Learning and Assessment team who share their expertise and guidance on best practice to our teaching colleagues at all levels of their career.

As this is an apprenticeship role, it is fixed term for the length of the apprenticeship - 24 months.

The ideal candidate will be committed to inspiring students and supporting their learning journey at Leeds City College. You will work alongside experienced teachers, developing your ability to engage and motivate students, and gaining valuable hands-on experience in the classroom.

The Education and Early Years department has over 30 dedicated staff supporting approximately 600 students. For many of our learners, achieving their qualification is life-changing, opening doors to further study, employment, or higher education.

Our team is passionate about helping students believe in their abilities, succeed in their work placements, and progress in their studies. We are proud to create a positive, inclusive learning environment that fosters confidence and celebrates every student's unique talents and achievements.

If you are motivated, eager to learn, and passionate about making a difference in students' lives, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course and track and monitor progress against these.
• Responsible for recording student progress and supporting students to achieve targets.
• Delivery of a minimum of 100 teaching hours over the two-year period. 
• Support teaching and learning across a range of levels in a Teaching Assistant (TA) capacity, developing conifdence, classroom presence and understanding of learner needs.

About You

• The ideal candidate will have some experience working with young people, ideally aged 16–19, and an understanding of the challenges and barriers they may face, particularly those who may be disengaged or require additional support. As an Apprentice Teacher, you will be developing these skills further, supported by experienced colleagues.
• A good standard of digital literacy is essential, as you will be using systems to support tracking, communication, and lesson delivery. You will also need strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with good organisational abilities to support both students and staff effectively.
• You should be confident, or keen to develop confidence, in building positive, supportive relationships with students—motivating and inspiring them to make the most of their placements in early years settings and primary schools. Your ability to work well both independently and as part of a team will be key to ensuring students receive consistent, tailored support.
• A passion for inspiring the next generation of the education and early years workforce is essential. You may have experience in teaching, instructing, or coaching, or be keen to develop these skills, using active learning approaches and differentiated support. Above all, you will be adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn, with a responsive approach to the diverse and evolving needs of the learners you support.

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: 37 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 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.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Job Title: Teacher - Education and Early Years (Part Time) Salary: Commencing at £30,527 with progression to £4,349 per annum pro rataClosing Date: 2025-07-27About the Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Teacher of Education and Early years to join our team. This role is part time 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE). The actual pro rata salary is 8,316 to 0,609 per annum.

We 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. The ideal candidate will be passionate about students, ensuring that they are provided with an outstanding learning journey whilst at Leeds City College.

The role will work closely with the Education and Early Years team to support students to achieve their qualification. The department has over 25 staff working within it to support approximately 600 students. Achieving their qualification can be life changing to students who wish to go on to further study, into employment or higher education. Our team is committed to developing student belief in their own ability, engaging them in lessons and encouraging progress. We believe in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment, using restorative and supportive approaches to develop learners' confidence. Students are encouraged to believe in their own unique abilities and talents and to be proud of the progress they make.

The Department of Education and Early Years is based at our Quarry Hill Campus within the Cultural Quarter of Leeds. Quarry Hill Campus boasts specialist childcare training resources, multi-sensory provision, food technology suites, digital technology labs, state-of-the-art hospitality equipment and industry-standard studios and theatres. Quarry Hill Campus is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenge and offer generous support. 

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of online learning resources.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods to engage and develop learners.
• Create effective assessment activities, and provide developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve. 
• Work as part of a team to ensure that all quality assurance processes are met.
• Actively participate in Continual Professional Development and industrial placements.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE), or is willing to achieve within 2 years of being in post.
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs.

Benefits

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

• Generous Annual leave entitlement  - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent 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.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.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.