Digital Skills Tutor for Community Learning

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

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.