Job Title: Academic Intervention Lead (Functional Skills, English Specialist)
Salary: Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum
About the Role
What You Will Do
- Take overall responsibility for the planning, delivery, and quality assurance of Entry Level Functional Skills English.
- Design and deliver targeted academic interventions across all departmental programmes, supporting students with Maths, vocational studies, and RARPA targets.
- Carry out robust initial and diagnostic assessments to pinpoint exactly why a student is struggling academically, creating bespoke SMART action plans to get them back on track.
- Monitor and record student growth across all interventions, writing professional, robust progress reports that directly inform statutory EHCP annual reviews.
- Undertake internal verification, standardisation, and course review processes to ensure full compliance with college quality frameworks and exam board specifications.
About You
- You hold a recognised UK teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, such as a PGCE or Cert Ed, alongside Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
- You have a proven track record of successfully teaching Functional Skills English within further education or a specialist SEND setting, alongside the ability to support broader subjects like Maths and Vocational modules.
- You possess a strong working knowledge of the UK SEND Code of Practice, EHCP statutory outcomes, and the practical application of the RARPA framework for non-accredited growth.
- You can pivot your teaching styles responsively to meet the diverse communication, neurodivergent, and behavioural needs of high-needs learners in real time.
- You bring high levels of emotional intelligence, patience, and a calm demeanour under pressure, backed by the excellent communication skills needed to work with parents, tutors, and multi-agency specialists.
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 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.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
