Innovation Coach (Teaching & Learning) - GCSE English

Innovation Coach (Teaching & Learning) - GCSE English

Ref: 2526/165

Hours: 37 hours per week (1.0 fte) 

Salary: £46,333 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include: 

•    57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
•    Generous Occupational Pension Scheme 

About the role
As an Innovation Coach (Teaching & Learning) for GCSE English, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening teaching, learning and assessment across the College. Working closely with the Learning and Innovation Lead, you will coach and support GCSE English teachers to deliver inspirational, high quality provision that leads to excellent student outcomes and positive value added results.

You will act as a role model of best practice, supporting curriculum sequencing, innovative assessment strategies, and the effective use of digital approaches in learning. The role includes contributing to quality improvement activity such as professional development observations, KPI monitoring and CPD planning and delivery, while maintaining teaching credibility through a substantive teaching timetable in GCSE English (approximately 0.4 FTE). This is an influential role for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about developing others and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Person
We are looking for an experienced GCSE English professional with a strong track record of delivering high quality teaching and an excellent student experience. You will have experience coaching or mentoring colleagues and contributing to quality improvement within FE, alongside experience of designing and delivering impactful CPD.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and hold a relevant teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, along with a Level 3 or higher qualification in English. You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and use data effectively, and a solutions focused mindset. Highly organised, approachable and resilient, you will be motivated by raising standards and supporting colleagues to be the best they can be.

About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

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Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Abby Parkin, Assistant Director of Learning and Innovation ((url removed)).

Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

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Closing date: 01 June 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 12 June 2026