Community Teacher – Digital Skills (Click Project)

Nelson and Colne College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Lancashire Adult Learning is hiring a Community Teacher - Digital Skills to deliver accessible introductory and first steps digital skills programmes for adults across trusted community venues in Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale.

The successful candidate will be based at our Lancashire Adult Learning site and will travel to community venues across the identified districts.

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.
• 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.

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

Confident practical digital skills

Excellent communication skills

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Teaching qualification Level 5 or above

Job description

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

Please visit our working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

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.