Teacher - Engineering and Manufacturing (Machinist / CNC)

Leeds City College are recruiting for an Engineering Teacher with a specialism in Machining and CNC Engineering to join our team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values-led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation within a lively college community. As an Engineering Teacher at our Printworks Campus, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of engineers. You may be required to design and implement innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience and ensure that students are well-prepared for careers in various engineering fields. Overall, this role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for engineering education, a commitment to student success, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community. The ideal candidate will be diverse to deliver across different awarding bodies such as EAL and T levels (currently C&G) to both full time and apprentice learners. Key areas of delivery would be:

• Milling
• Turning
• CNC, You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring students are supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. This includes planning and delivering engaging lessons, developing innovative learning resources (including digital content), and designing effective assessment strategies that drive progress and attainment.
• You will monitor and track learner progress, providing timely, constructive feedback and setting ambitious SMART targets, while implementing targeted interventions to support student success.
• Through reflective practice and the application of evidence-based teaching methods, you will continuously enhance the learning experience to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Working collaboratively, you will contribute to curriculum development, course review and quality assurance processes, including internal verification and moderation.
• You will support student recruitment, induction and progression, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes high levels of retention, achievement and progression.
• You will maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development, while upholding the highest standards of teaching, safeguarding, and professional practice.
• You may also support examination processes, participate in college events, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
  
  You are a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
• You bring up-to-date subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for your vocational area, alongside a desire to continuously develop your practice through research and professional development.
• You have the ability to inspire and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds, creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
• With strong organisational skills, you are confident in planning and delivering creative, well-structured lessons, as well as developing high-quality learning resources, including digital content.
• You are skilled in assessing student work and providing clear, constructive feedback that supports progress, while effectively tracking performance and implementing targeted interventions when needed.
• Your reflective approach allows you to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learner needs and maximise outcomes.
• A collaborative team player, you contribute positively to quality assurance processes, curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and high standards, while also supporting wider college activities, including recruitment events.
  
  The salary for this role is £31,916 with progression to £35,912, plus a yearly market supplement for the right candidate. In addition, you could be eligible for a one-off attraction payment of £3,000. (This payment is split into 2 halves - £1,500 will be paid on commencement of the role and £1,500 to be paid on successfully passing probation).