Advanced Practitioner - Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education organization in the UK is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment across its curriculum. The ideal candidate will have expertise in vocational education and demonstrate a proven track record in teaching excellence. Responsibilities include collaborating with departments and providing mentorship and improvements in educational practices. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment with benefits focused on professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Keen interest in vocational teaching, learning and assessment.
• Proven track record of good or better teaching.
• Confident and empathetic approach to mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum departments to enhance teaching and learning.
• Provide expert guidance for assessment practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching strategies.

Skills

Vocational teaching expertise

Mentoring and coaching

Digital skills and AI knowledge

Job description

# Advanced Practitioner - Teaching, Learning & Assessment## About the RoleLuminate Education Group are recruiting for an **Advanced Practitioner** to join our TLA team.As an Advanced Practitioner with a keen interest in vocational skills, you will collaborate with curriculum departments and provide expert support to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment for students and apprentices across the group.If you are committed to student success, eager to support colleagues, and excited to be part of an ambitious and innovative team, we encourage you to apply!Join us and help shape the future of education!* A keen interest/background in vocational teaching, learning and assessment.* A proven track record of good or better teaching, learning, and assessment.* A confident and empathetic approach to mentoring, coaching, and professional development.* A passion for sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement.* Have a good level of digital skills and be confident in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)### BenefitsThe 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.Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.**SAFEGUARDING**At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.**EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.**RECRUITMENT AGENCIES**We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and 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.### Advanced Practitioner - Teaching, Learning & Assessment* **Salary** Commencing at £34,019 with progression to £39,424 per annum* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** LUM209/2291* **Contract Type** LEG - Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** 22 February, 2026* **Job Category** Advanced Practitioner* **Campus** Multi-site* **Location** Leeds, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 29 January, 2026