Part time (29.6 hours per week), permanent
Package: 44 days holiday pro rata per annum, plus bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata per annum)
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Discounted shopping
- Excellent training and development
- Flexible working
Join our Supported and Inclusive Learning team and make a real difference to the lives of young people with learning difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity to help learners develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to progress towards employment and adult life.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to teach within our Learning for Work provision. Working as part of an established and supportive team, you will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that motivates and inspires learners to achieve their full potential.
You will support young people with learning difficulties, including those who may present challenging behaviours, helping them to develop the skills needed to participate meaningfully in their communities and future careers.
The role includes:
- Delivering Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 1.
- Planning and delivering engaging learning activities that meet individual learner needs.
- Assessing progress and supporting learners to achieve their goals.
- Contributing to a developing and enriching curriculum, with opportunities to teach additional subjects.
What You'll Need
Essential qualifications and experience:
- A Level 5 teaching qualification or above, or a willingness to work towards achieving one. Support will be provided by the College as part of our commitment to professional development.
- A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant vocational area.
- Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent) in Maths and English, such as GCSE Grade 4/C or above.
- Experience of supporting young people with learning difficulties, including those who may present challenging behaviours.
- A passion for helping learners develop independence, confidence and employability skills.
Desirable:
- Experience of teaching within a Further Education environment.
We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about supporting learners and may not meet every requirement listed.
Applicants will be required to hold a full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above or be willing to work towards obtaining one. If you do not hold a suitable teaching qualification, the College will support you to obtain this as part of our investment in your professional development.
About Us
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Why Leicester College?
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation.
You can expect:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) membership with generous employer contributions
- 44 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year
- A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
- Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Safe & Inclusive
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.