Teacher - English (Literacy and ESOL)

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Job Reference LUM377/2891

Apply for this job Number of Positions Requested: 1 Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Full Time Working Weeks / Fixed Term Dates: 52 weeks Salary: Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum Working Hours: 37 hours City/Town: Leeds Closing Date: 28/10/2026 Job Category: Teachers/Lecturers Group Member: Leeds City College Campus: Enfield Centre

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

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 an English Teacher to join our Adult, Community & ESOL (ACE) department. We are looking for an experienced teacher to deliver to Functional Skills literacy students and ESOL students. GCSE English is also an option.

This is teaching adults only. The successful candidate will be required to work at least one evening session.

Our Adult provision was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022 and again in 2025. We teach Monday to Thursday from 09:30 to 21:00 and Fridays from 09:30 to 15:00. Location is at College House (LS3 1AA) and our other centres are in LS7 1RG and LS14 6JD.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Teach across the Literacy or/and GCSE English groups and ESOL groups.
• Create individual learning targets linked to learner courses.
• Monitor students to achieve their targets and develop their skills to enable progression.

About You

• You should hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, Delta). Celta is not recognised in the UK as a full teaching qualification, but successful applicants can be supported to complete a L5 Teaching Qualification with the college with department financial support.
• You should have UK ESOL and Literacy based experience.
• You should have a relevant degree in English, or similar.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

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