Community Teacher - Digital Skills (Click Project)

Nelson and Colne College Group; Brierfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group seeks a Community Teacher - Digital Skills to join Lancashire Adult Learning on the Click Skills for Life programme. You will teach accessible digital skills to adults across multiple community venues, with a focus on building confidence and progression into further learning or employment.

The role requires a strong learner-centred approach, 4 GCSEs including Maths/English, and a Level 5+ teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within three years).

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Degree in a relevant subject area. A degree specifically in IT, Computing or Digital Technology is not required.
• Recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, or willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment.
• Successful experience of teaching adults, ideally within introductory or first steps digital skills provision.
• Confident practical digital skills and the ability to support adults to use common devices, applications and online services.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GCSEs including Maths and English

Teaching experience with adults

Learner-centred delivery

Digital skills delivery

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Teaching qualification Level 5+ or willingness to achieve

Job description

The Vacancy

• Community Teacher - Digital Skills (Click Project)
• Salary: Up to £33,336 per annum, depending on experience
• Hours: 35 per week
• Working Weeks: 52 per year
• Contract Type: Fixed-term (until 31 July 2027)
• Site: Lancashire Adult Learning
• Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 28 October 2026
• Interview Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

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.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Community Teacher - Digital Skills to join Lancashire Adult Learning as part of the Click Skills for Life programme.

The programme will be delivered across Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale, with teaching taking place in trusted community venues across these areas.

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.

About the Click Project Skills for Life

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.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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.

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Degree in a relevant subject area. A degree specifically in IT, Computing or Digital Technology is not required.
• Recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, or willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment.
• Successful experience of teaching adults, ideally within introductory or first steps digital skills provision.
• Confident practical digital skills and the ability to support adults to use common devices, applications and online services.
• Knowledge of and proven ability to deliver a learner-centred curriculum successfully.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain digital tasks clearly and patiently.
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle and the ability to travel across Lancashire, as required.

What We Offer in Return:

• 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

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofstead for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

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