Teacher - Fabrication & Welding in Leeds

Leeds City College is recruiting an Engineering Teacher - Fabrication & Welding to join our team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed, and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values-led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation within a lively college community.

As an Engineering Teacher at Printworks Campus, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of engineers. Your primary responsibilities will include delivering high quality lessons within a workshop environment. You will be required to design and implement innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience and ensure that students are well-prepared for a career in the engineering sector. Overall, this role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for engineering education, a commitment to student success, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community.

What You Will Do

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in fabrication and welding within a workshop environment.
• Develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans and practical learning resources.
• Assess learner work, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate progress records.
• Set and monitor SMART targets to support learner achievement and progression.
• Motivate and support FE learners to develop practical skills, knowledge and employability.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation and contribute to quality improvement.
• Participate in course promotion, recruitment activities and examination processes.
• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge and professional standards.

About You

• Experienced in assessing learner work, providing timely and constructive feedback, and tracking progress against SMART targets.
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance processes, including internal verification and moderation.
• An enthusiastic and reflective practitioner with the ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging, inclusive learning.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based teaching, learning and assessment, with the ability to adapt delivery to meet diverse learner needs.
• Confident in using a range of teaching methods and technologies to enhance learning.
• Organised, professional and able to meet assessment, marking and reporting deadlines.
• A strong team player with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Flexible and willing to support recruitment, examinations and occasional evening or weekend work.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum and Management); 39 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum support and business support).
• 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.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress. Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. 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 this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.