Community Teacher - Digital Skills

Nelson and Colne College; Brierfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Generous annual leave

Staff recognition scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Lancashire Adult Learning seeks an enthusiastic, learner-centred teacher to deliver accessible introductory and first steps digital skills programmes across community venues. The role is based at our Lancashire Adult Learning site with travel to community venues as required.

We welcome experienced practitioners or newly qualified teachers; a digital specialism is desirable but not essential. The post supports progression into further learning and employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher or newly qualified teacher
• Digital skills teaching desirable but not essential
• Experience delivering accessible introductory digital skills programs

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and first steps digital skills programs.
• Support progression to Lancashire Adult Learning provision.
• Plan and prepare high-quality teaching and learning.
• Develop practical digital skills using devices and online services.
• Monitor attendance, achievement and progression.
• Assess learning and provide feedback.
• Provide tutorial and pastoral support.
• Maintain learner records in College systems.
• Contribute to quality assurance and curriculum development.
• Prepare learners for accreditation where applicable.

Skills

Teaching

Digital skills delivery

Lesson planning

learner feedback

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation., Click Skills for Life is a Lancashire County Council funded programme designed to help adults develop the digital confidence and essential digital skills needed to participate fully in modern life. Working through trusted community venues, local partnerships and learner-centred provision, the programme supports adults to access online services, improve employability, increase independence and progress into further learning, training and employment opportunities. Please note that a digital specialism is desirable but not essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic and learner-centred teacher who can deliver accessible introductory and first steps digital skills programmes, helping adults build confidence, independence and practical skills while supporting progression into further learning where appropriate. The successful candidate will be based at our Lancashire Adult Learning site, but will require travel to community venues across identified districts.

• Teach and deliver accessible introductory and first steps digital skills programmes that build learners' confidence and independence.
• Support learners to progress from first steps digital learning into more substantial Lancashire Adult Learning provision, where appropriate.
• Plan and prepare high-quality teaching and learning that responds to learners' starting points, needs and individual goals.
• Develop learners' practical digital skills, including the confident and safe use of common devices, applications and online services.
• Monitor, review and take appropriate action to support strong learner attendance, achievement and progression.
• Accurately assess learning, mark work where appropriate and provide meaningful, timely learner feedback.
• Provide effective tutorial and pastoral support.
• Maintain comprehensive learner records and provide timely information using College systems.
• Contribute to standardisation, quality assurance, curriculum development and planning activities.
• Prepare learners for accreditation where this forms part of their programme.
• Please refer to the Job Description for the essential criteria
• Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) provide learning opportunities for all adults across the region. LAL currently offers an extensive range of subjects to learners, with over 2000 courses delivered through more than 300 venues across Lancashire. We engage over 10,000 learners, which makes us one of the UK's largest Adult Community Learning Providers
• Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites