Level 5 Teacher Apprenticeship, Computer Science x2 Ref: APP245

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** 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. This is a fixed term post for 24 months. WHAT YOUWILL DOOver a two-year apprenticeship, you will be learning to become an outstanding teacher, whose main duties will include:Study towards a higher level teaching apprenticeship (L5 Diploma in Education and Training) over a period of 24 months while in postPlan,prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plansDeliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learnersCreate individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/courseand track and monitor progress against theseBe responsible for recording student progress and supporting students to achieve targetsDeliver a minimum of 100 teaching hours over the two-year periodYOUR PROFILE You will hold the relevant highest level vocationalqualification in the subject you wish to teach (at least at Level 3)Hold English, maths and ICT at Level 2 prior to commencing training or prior to completion of the apprenticeshipYou will have relevant up to date subject knowledge in specific subject area(e.g. Hair and Beauty, Sport, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Dance etc.) and up to date knowledge of workplace practiceHave the ability to follow direction and constructive feedback, to help support development as a teaching practitioner, applying theoryto practical application in an education settingHave excellent organisational skills, to ensure deadlines are metHave the ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needYou will promote of a safe environment for children,young people and vulnerable adults to learn inA 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 acurriculum 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 We have a rangeof 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 Pension Fund andthe 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 others inmore 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 belief or age.WANT TOFIND OUT MOREFor more information about the role please contact:Wendy Squireswendy.squires@leedscitycollege.ac.ukPlease use the person specification (on the job description under "Documents Available") to complete your supporting statement.We cannot acceptCVs as part of the application process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessfulon this occasion. INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Luminate Education Group vacancies generate a lot of interest and we receive many calls and emails from recruitment agencies. Although we do appreciate the interest you have shown in Luminate EducationGroup, our policy is to recruit candidates directly wherever possible. We therefore do not accept any cold calls, speculative emails or CVs from agencies. Speculative emails and CVs will be deleted unread.