Community Teacher - Functional Skills English & ESOL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Annual leave allowance

Sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Lancashire Adult Learning is seeking a Community Teacher to deliver Functional Skills English and ESOL in community settings. The role focuses on student-centred teaching, curriculum delivery, and enriching adult learners across Lancashire.

It requires a commitment to high-quality practice and collaboration within a supportive team. The post involves travel across Lancashire, with a permanent contract and responsibilities aligned to achieving learning goals and accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Functional Skills English

ESOL

Curriculum delivery

Learner-centered approach

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Teaching qualification

Higher degree

Job description

Community Teacher - Functional Skills English & ESOL

Salary: Up to £36,428 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Lancashire Adult Learning
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
• 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.