Course Leader, Digital and IT Ref: LCC2665

Job Description

** COVID-19 INFORMATION: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic you may experience some delays during the recruitment process. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. **Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College(KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT). Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country. WHAT WE DO An exciting opportunity has arisen in theSchool of Digital and IT for an enthusiastic and motivated Digital and IT Course Leader who will contribute to employer engagement and development of new and existing programmes. The successful candidate will teach, develop, deliver and assess on a varietyof Digital and IT programmes. A passion for inspirational classroom based and online lessons, with specific experience in one or more of the following strands Programming (Software Development), Networking and Cyber Security. Complementing the course leadingand teaching, the post will have an element of outward facing contact to increase employer engagement in the curriculum. An enthusiasm for utilizing new and emerging technologies in the curriculum is key and current knowledge around the Digital and IT landscapeis essential.WHAT YOU WILL DOYou will engage with businesses and schools to promote the Digital & IT area, increase levels of learner enrolments and business participationYou will be responsible for retention, achievement, progress/value added, attendanceand positive progression rates for an identified course or coursesYou will maintain high quality and effective delivery across the course teamYou will develop new modules, units and coursesYou will be responsible for developing new units, modules and coursesin line with government policy, awarding organisation developments and student demand as well as local community, economic and e employer requirementsYou will motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progressionYouwill reflect on what works best in teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students and engage in scholarly activityYou will have willingness to undertake relevant training to enhance and build new skills (potentially through both formal and informalcourses/qualifications) around the latest technological developments and enhancements, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Blockchain Technologies, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Drone Technology,Robotics, amongst others.YOUR PROFILE You will have an interest in the Digital & IT sector, be familiar with BTEC Level 3 Computing and IT and have the ability to teach onlineYou will hold a Level 5 (or above) Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)Youwill have English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above, with a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to Level 3 or aboveYou will have the relevant, highest level vocational qualification or degree in ICT or relevant subjectYou will haverelevant up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education sectorYou will have experience of positively managing student and group progression, advice and guidance in a Further Education settingYou will experience developing creativelearning materials for groups of learnersYou will have proven commitment to continuous professional development If you have enthusiasm and get excited at the prospect of being part of a team utilising new and emerging technologies in the curriculum with currentknowledge around the Digital and IT landscape as essential.A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LEEDS CITY COLLEGELeeds City College is part of the Luminate Education Group, and is one of the UKs largest FE establishments with around 1,440 employees and over 22,560 students.We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. BENEFITS & REWARDS Wehave a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Leeds City College, including:Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary college closure days at ChristmasExcellent pension schemes with the West Yorkshire PensionFund and the Teachers PensionDiscounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail and MetroExceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staffYou can read about these benefits, and othersin more detail by downloading the Staff Benefits document attached to this vacancy. SAFEGUARDING Luminate Education Group is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful applicants are required to complete all mandatory pre-employment checks, including:Proof of right to work in the UKEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checkChildrens barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if therole involves working with vulnerable adults)Two professional references Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupational health partners, NHS Airedale Section 128 check for all staff entering management rolesProhibition check for all staff enteringteaching related rolesPlease Note: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in the past five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.More information on overseaschecks can be found on the government website: https://government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UKThe UK Government introduced anew points based immigration system on 1 January 2021. You can read about the new immigration routes on the Gov.UK website here: https://guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know#visa-application-process Many of the new routes require sponsorshipfrom an employer. Luminate Education Group is not a licenced sponsor. We are unable to employ anyone without current, and appropriate right to work in the UK. If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and you were resident in the UK on or before 31 December 2020,you have until 30 June 2021 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, you can continue to prove your right to work in the UK with your passport and identity card up until 30 June 2021. There is no change to immigration and right to work for British and Irish Citizens.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONWe positively welcome applications from all sections of the community, all candidates will be treated fairly irrespective of race, gender or gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion and