About the Role

Due to expanding student numbers, we are looking for a Teacher of Science to join our team here at Leeds Sixth Form College.

Teaching across our Sixth Form provision of level 2 and level 3 learners, you will be carrying out the Sixth Form's vision to pioneer our STEM provision for students across West Yorkshire. This will include teaching across our GCSE, BTEC and Access Courses as well as transitioning to the new T-Level syllabus in the new academic year. We welcome applications from all Science speacialisms, in our BTEC and GCSE provision teachers teach across the Science subject areas.

Whatever your scientific specialism, you will be welcomed into the department and Leeds Sixth Form College community.

We are a friendly and engaging department with specialists who work across both academic and pastoral areas putting the needs of our students first. We have outstanding facilities for staff to share their passion of Science and encourage students into careers in the STEM industry. If you are a driven, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher, who wants to develop the next generation of students, please apply!

Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit your application as soon as possible.

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.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes
• Use and promote restorative practice approaches

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (eg. Cert Ed, PGCE)
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector
• Experience of setting appropriate SMART targets to ensure progression of learners
• Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance the learning journey and learner progression
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum

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