Teacher of Education & Childcare

About the Role

Our School of Academic and Social Science is a diverse department that covers a range of academic and social sciences pathways. Our provision is growing and includes education programmes for young people, adult education, apprenticeships and higher education. We are looking for an experienced and motivated and hardworking teacher of childcare and education who will teach modules on a range of courses within the curriculum area. We are looking for innovation, creativity, and high standards through 21st Century teaching methods!

What You Will Do

• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Be responsible for recording student progress.
• Motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.

About You

•  Must have a Level 5 Teaching Qualification and a highest-level vocational qualification/degree in teaching subject
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs
• Up to date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
• Academic 37 days
• Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.

Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.