Community Teacher - Functional Skills English

Nelson and Colne College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Sick pay

Health benefits

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is seeking a Community Teacher – Functional Skills English to deliver English/ESOL in community settings across Lancashire. The successful candidate will have experience delivering Functional Skills English and ESOL, or English with second language learners, and will work to help learners achieve their potential.

Based at Lancashire Adult Learning site with travel across Lancashire; the role suits an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher seeking a

Qualifications

• Must have degree in a relevant subject area.
• Must hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to achieve one within 3 years.
• Higher degree or advanced qualification is desirable.
• Proven teaching experience in a relevant subject area.
• Knowledge of curriculum delivery and learner progression.

Responsibilities

• Teach on English programmes in community settings.
• Plan and prepare high quality teaching and learning.
• Develop and share teaching resources with the team.
• Prepare learners for accreditation where appropriate.
• Review learner progress towards learning goals.
• Ensure provision aligns with best practice in community learning.

Skills

Teaching English

ESOL

Functional Skills

Learner centred approach

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Recognised teaching qualification

Higher degree

Job description

Community Teacher - Functional Skills English

Community Teacher - Functional Skills English

Salary: Up to £36,428 per annum, depending on experience

Working Weeks: 52 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1 November

Interview Date: TBC

‘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

Lancashire Adult Learning are looking for a talented and student focused Community Teacher – Functional Skills (English/ESOL) to join their enthusiastic team. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering both Functional Skills English and ESOL, or Functional Skills English with second language learners.

Delivering inspiring and exciting adult English programmes in the community, the ideal candidate will focus on embracing the college ethos that every learner will achieve their full potential and positively represent the college both internally and externally at all times.

This role will be based at our Lancashire Adult Learning site, however, travel across Lancashire will be required.

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.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Teach on a range of programmes delivering effective learning (English)
• Plan and prepare high quality teaching and learning
• Develop and share resources with the team
• Prepare learners for accreditation, where appropriate
• Complete reviews of learner progress towards achievement of individual learning goals
• Ensure provision is aligned with best practice in community learning

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification (or a willingness to achieve one within the first 3 years of appointment)
• A higher degree or advanced qualification
• Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area
• Knowledge of and proven ability to deliver the curriculum successfully
• Demonstrate a learner centred approach to teaching and learning

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
• 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/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Nelson and Colne College

Salary: £36,428 to £36,428 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 5NH

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children.