Teacher - Foundation Studies: Arts and Physical Education

Keighley College are seeking a Teacher of Foundation Studies to inspire students through engaging lessons, with a focus on Life Skills, Arts, and PE that builds confidence, independence, and personal development. You will create an inclusive environment where all learners can participate, develop practical skills, improve their wellbeing, and express themselves creatively. The position requires adapting teaching to meet individual needs, monitoring progress, promoting positive behaviour, and working closely with colleagues and support staff to help students achieve their goals and prepare for their next steps in education, employment, or independent living.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that the preparation, marking, assessment and moderation are completed promptly and efficiently within agreed timescales.
• Effectively manage the delivery of creative and active learning for each individual learner, including appropriate support where necessary.
• Continuously demonstrate a commitment towards further professional development including the application of new technologies to improve the effectiveness of learning management.
• Ensure that EHCPs are updated and reviewed regularly.

About You

You will hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE). Relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject. English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above. A dedicated, enthusiastic, and learner-focused practitioner who is passionate about supporting EHCP students on Foundation Studies programmes. The successful candidate will be creative, patient, and committed to helping learners develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills through engaging Art and PE activities. You will be able to build positive relationships with students, adapt your approach to meet individual needs, and create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. A strong team player, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure learners make progress and achieve their personal goals and future progression pathways.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections. Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

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 this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with 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.