Teacher facilitator - PSHE Ref: LCC2840

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 The Supported Engagement Programmes atSomerville House offers a small and supportive setting for young people aged 16-24 who have been unable to engage with education previously. Students on these courses may not have previously achieved the grades they need in order to progress, and are at riskof becoming NEET. Students in this department often have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The department aims to support all students to re-engage with education using a system of positive rewards,bespoke timetables and personalised goals and targets. We require a teacher facilitator to deliver PSHE sessions to students with SEMH needsWHAT YOU WILL DOThe sessions should be engaging and designed to support students to stay safe and make healthy choices.Thesessions will cover the full PSHE curriculum and include sexual health, drugs and alcohol awareness and weapons awareness.The successful candidate will plan and deliver PSHE sessions to our full time 16-18 year old students as well as our short course 16-24year old flexible start students.The sessions should be tailored to meet the needs of the students.YOUR PROFILE You will be a confident communicator with a background in supporting students with EHCP and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.You will bewilling to adapt and reflect on your practice to ensure students are at the heart of your decisions.You will feel confident delivering a PSHE curriculum and will work closely with external agencies to ensure that students have a broad understanding of thesupport services they can engage with.You will enjoy the challenge of working with previously disengaged students and will be willing to work towards gaining a teaching qualification.A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LEEDS CITY COLLEGELeeds City College is part of the LuminateEducation 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 excellentand innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. BENEFITS & REWARDS We have a range of excellent benefits and rewards at Leeds City College, including:Annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days + 8 bank holidaysand up to 5 discretionary college closure days at ChristmasExcellent pension schemes with the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and the Teachers PensionDiscounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region with Northern Rail andMetroExceptional learning and development opportunities for all of our staffYou can read about these benefits, and others in more detail by downloading the Staff Benefits document attached to this vacancy. SAFEGUARDING Luminate Education Group is committedto 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 theUKEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checkChildrens barred list check (we may also check the adult barred list if the role involves working with vulnerable adults)Two professional references Fitness to work, this is conducted by our occupationalhealth partners, NHS Airedale Section 128 check for all staff entering management rolesProhibition check for all staff entering teaching related rolesPlease Note: All successful applicants who have lived or travelled overseas for three months or more in thepast five years will be required to undertake an overseas check as part of the pre-employment checks.More information on overseas checks can be found on the government website: https://government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsAll offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UKThe UK Government introduced a new 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 sponsorship from an employer. Luminate Education Group is not a licenced sponsor. We are unable to employ anyone without current, and appropriateright 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 yourpassport 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 willbe treated fairly irrespective of race, gender or gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion and belief or age.WANT TO FIND OUT MOREFor more information about the role please contact:Emma HollingsEmma.Hollings@leedscitycollege.ac.ukPlease usethe person specification (on the job description under "Documents Available") to complete your supporting statement.We cannot accept CVs as part of the application process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyapplicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Luminate Education Group vacancies generate a lot of interest andwe receive many calls and emails from recruitment agencies. Although we do appreciate the interest you have shown in Luminate Education Group, our policy is to recruit candidates directly wherever possible. We therefore do not accept any cold calls, speculativeemails or CVs from agencies. Speculative emails and CVs will be deleted unread.