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Benefits
- Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension schemes: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
- Professional development (CPD): 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 is looking for an enthusiastic full‑time Apprentice Teacher of Visual Arts to join our School of Visual Arts.
Based at our state‑of‑the‑art Quarry Hill campus, you will gain on‑the‑job experience whilst also working towards completing your Teaching apprenticeship – on completion you will gain a Level 5 Certificate in Education. The course is provided internally through University Centre Leeds.
You will also receive support from our dedicated Teaching, Learning and Assessment team who share their expertise and guidance on best practice to our teaching colleagues at all levels of their career.
Our Visual Arts department offers a number of courses for all ages and abilities, ranging from Level 1 to Level 3 extended programmes. They are supported by industry experienced staff within our fantastic facilities. We are looking for committed, creative, and innovative colleagues who are excited by the possibilities that working in our team will offer.
Please note, this is a fixed‑term contract for the length of the 24‑month apprenticeship.
Interviews are due to take place September 3, 2026.
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of online learning resources.
- Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
- Create effective assessment activities, provide developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.
- Join a friendly, supportive, hard‑working team who are passionate about developing learners’ self‑esteem, abilities and progress.
About You
- Good general education including Maths and English Level 2 or above (or GCSE Grade 4 or above).
- Level 3 qualification, such as a Level 3 (advanced) apprenticeship, A‑Levels, BTEC or NVQ.
- Experience of working with and supporting young people in an educational setting.
- Qualifications and/or experience related to Visual Arts.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment. All candidates are treated with fairness, respect, and equity. For more information about our EDI objectives, please read the full statement.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies. We will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
Background Checks and Safeguarding
All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, which include an enhanced DBS check and online checks. Applicants must have two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children.
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