Community Teacher - Functional Skills English


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

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Summary

Community Teacher - Functional Skills English

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

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 h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

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.

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