The Vacancy
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. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk
East Lancashire Learning Group
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.
We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.
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Community Teacher - Functional Skills English & ESOL in Brierfield employer: Nelson and Colne College Group
Accrington and Rossendale College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and innovative work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a commitment to transforming lives through education, staff benefit from generous annual leave, access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. Located in a community-focused institution rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Contact Details:
Nelson and Colne College Group Recruitment Team
