Teacher - Sport Department, Leeds

Leeds City College are recruiting for a Sport Teacher to join us at our Park Lane campus.

The School of Sport Science and Exercise offers full-time study programmes targeted at 16-18 and 19+ learners as well as apprenticeship programmes targeted at 16+ learners. Study programmes range from Level 1 to Level 3, covering both vocational and academic pathways into further study, HE, employment and/or apprenticeship programmes. The department’s adult provision includes both Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications in the sport, health and fitness sector.

We are a large team of both specialist academic teachers and pastoral support staff who ensure that each of our students is provided with an exceptional experience with outcomes to match. We are looking for someone to come and join our academic team in the delivery of our provision for Sport students.

• 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.
• Be responsible for recording student progress.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and/or vocational area and educational research to develop evidence-based practice.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation.

• Holds a Level 5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level qualification or degree.
• Inspire, motivate and engage the next generation of sport and fitness professionals.
• Act with honesty and integrity to maintain high standards of ethics and professional standards.
• Manage and promote restorative practice approaches and strong 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.

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• 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.