Community Teacher - Functional Skills English & ESOL

East Lancashire Learning Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group, via Lancashire Adult Learning, is seeking a talent-focused Community Teacher for Functional Skills (English/ESOL). Based at Lancashire Adult Learning, the role involves delivering adult English programmes in the community and travel across Lancashire to multiple venues.

Suitable for experienced practitioners or newly qualified teachers aiming to join an Outstanding organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification (or 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.

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.
• Travel across Lancashire to deliver across sites as required.

Skills

Learner-centred teaching

Community English delivery

ESOL experience

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Qualified teacher status or willingness to achieve within 3 years

Higher degree or advanced qualification

Tools

Curriculum delivery tools

Job description

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
  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
  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