Teacher - Future Pathways in Leeds

Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum.

Working Hours: 37 hours.

City/Town: Leeds.

Closing Date: 24/07/2026.

Group Member: Leeds City College.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role:

Leeds City College are seeking a Teacher of Future Pathways to join us! The Future Pathways Teacher provides high-quality, targeted preparation for adulthood and leads on the delivery of employability, life-skills, and transition education within the Future Pathways department. As a qualified teacher, the post-holder will take overall responsibility for diagnosing barriers to independence, planning bespoke progression strategies, and delivering engaging, highly differentiated lessons to high-needs learners with EHCPs.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and teach engaging, highly adapted lessons centered on employability, workplace communication, tailored to the unique cognitive and sensory needs of learners with EHCPs.
• Take ownership of tracking and implementing the "Preparation for Adulthood" (PfA) outcomes within each student's EHCP, ensuring every lesson builds a direct bridge toward their personal independence.
• Facilitate and lead practical transition activities, including supported workplace encounters, college visits, and provider orientation days to prepare students for the realities of further education or the workplace.
• Work hand-in-hand with the SENCo, internal support staff, and external pathway partners to ensure every learner has a joined-up, secure, and clear progression route.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for parents and carers, providing them with clear academic updates and guiding them through the milestones needed for a successful transition.

About You:

• You hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS or equivalent), or you possess relevant industry/SEND experience and a strong willingness to work towards a formal teaching qualification with our support.
• You possess a deep understanding of teaching learners with EHCPs. You know how to expertly differentiate content, manage diverse cognitive and sensory profiles, and adapt your teaching pace without compromising on high expectations.
• You understand the statutory EHCP annual review process and are familiar with the "Preparation for Adulthood" (PfA) framework, knowing how to translate these legal documents into meaningful, daily classroom practice.
• You don't just teach from a textbook; you are passionate about giving young people the practical life skills, self-advocacy tools, and employability mindsets they need to thrive after they leave education.

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 CV’s 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.