Sixth Form Lecturer Religious Studies and

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Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT)_._ Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country.
**WHAT WE DO**

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Responsible for retention, achievement, value added and attendance rates for identified cohorts
- Responsible for developing new units, modules and courses in line with government policy, awarding organisation developments and student demand as well as local community, economic and employer requirements
- Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners
- Be responsible for recording student progress. Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression
- Reflect on what works best in teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students
- Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximize their effectiveness, including through the use of technology
- Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources for identified modules. Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules
- Develop and employ effective assessment activities for identified modules
- Assess student work, provide constructive and timely feedback to motivate and inspire the learner to improve and record learners’ progress for identified modules
- Create SMART targets, record and monitor progress against them
- Implement positive interventions where needed, for students undertaking identified modules
- Consider and employ the most effective delivery methods, including blended learning and technology enhanced learning
- Carry out internal verification duties in line with quality assurance processes
- Undertake review processes to develop and improve identified course(s)
- Implement evidence-based strategies to ensure high levels of retention, achievement, success and attendance for identified cohorts
- Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes
- Contribute to the marketing of courses, learner IAG and enrollment processes
- Participate in student recruitment activities including, interviews and open evenings
- Maintain and actively engage in quality and professional standards
- Participate, as appropriate, in the College’s examination process
- Ensure that effective Induction programs are delivered for learners
**YOUR PROFILE**
- Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)
**A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LEEDS CITY COLLEGE**

Leeds City College is part of the Luminate Education Group, and is one of the UK’s largest FE establishments with around 1,440 employees and over 22,560 students. We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions.
**BENEFITS & REWARDS**

We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Leeds City College, including:

- Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary college closure days at Christmas
- Excellent pension schemes with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers’ Pension
- Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail and Metro
- Exceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staff

You can read about these benefits, and others in more detail by downloading the Staff Benefits document attached to this vacancy.
**SAFEGUARDING**

Luminate Education Group is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including:

- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check
- Children’s barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)
- Two professional references
- Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partners, NHS Airedale
- Section 128 check for all staff entering management roles
- Prohibition check for all staff entering teaching related roles

**Please Note**: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.

**RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK**

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