Teacher- Health and Social Care
Luminate Education Group, Leeds City College, Leeds Dock campus, Chadwick Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1LJ11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Health and social care
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leeds City College are looking for a Teacher of Health and Social Care to join our School of Health Science and Social Care team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health and Social Care teacher to work across our curriculum provision. The role is open to qualified teachers with a variety of backgrounds, such as Health/Applied Sciences, Sport Sciences, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology and other related disciplines. You will be joining an experienced, supportive team with a strong commitment to sharing ideas and resources.
Applications from experienced teachers, as well as those newer to the profession are welcome; we will be seeking to appoint a Teacher with the greatest ability, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in the classroom.
As a teacher, you will take responsibility for an element of curriculum provision, planning schemes of work and developing resources. You will also act as a personal tutor for a group of learners who will also comprise one of your teaching groups.
We offer courses from Entry 3 to Level 3 for young people and adults who want to progress into the health and social care sector. We are an outstanding department with highly committed and supportive staff.
What You Will Do
Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
Be responsible for recording student progress.
Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression
Ensure high retention, achievement, progress, attendance, and progression rates.
Maintain effective and high-quality course delivery.
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 knowledge, prepare teaching plans, and assess student work with timely feedback.
Keep the team updated on subject knowledge and best practices.
Inspire students to achieve and track their progress.
Enhance curriculum delivery for maximum effectiveness.
Promote courses and provide advice during open days and enrolment.
Conduct self-assessments, maintain quality plans, and verify/moderate internally.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
Experience, knowledge and skills to enable delivery of a range of levels across the curriculum.
Experience of positively managing student and group progression, advice and guidance in a school or Further Education setting, with positive outcomes
The ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified cohorts and ensure consistency of high delivery within teams
The ability to lead activities in the development and delivery of strategies to improve retention, achievement, success and attendance rates for groups of learners
Exceptional verbal /written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills, to ensure deadlines are met and progress in achieving results from learners and team members.
Inspire, motivate and engage the next generation of health or care practitioners.
Act with honesty and integrity to maintain high standards of ethics and professional standards.
Manage and promote restorative practice approaches and the strengthening of relationships.
Role model and promote a positive image of the college.
Embody the college values: Collaborative; Inspiring; Passionate; Aspirational; Celebrate Individuality; Respectful
Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
What the college offers its staff
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
- Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays
- Curriculum support and business support: 39 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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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View advert on college website (opens in new tab)About Luminate Education Group
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 14 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 14 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- careers@luminate.ac.uk
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people's lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We are a group of seven organisations, based in the Leeds City Region: Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College and University Centre Leeds.
Together, we are inspiring a whole generation of people and new leaders who will go on to make their own impact on the region and beyond.
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