0.6 Sociology Lecturer & 0.4 Politics Lecturer in Nelson

The Vacancy

0.6 Sociology Lecturer & 0.4 Politics Lecturer

• Salary: Up to £41,937 (FTE) per annum, dependant on experience
• Hours: 14 - 35 hours per week
• Working weeks: Full year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Site: Nelson & Colne College
• Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 18th October 2026
• Interview Date: 4th November 2026

Together, Let's Be Extraordinary

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for both an A Level Sociology and Politics teacher to join our high performing A Level team at ELLG-an Outstanding college for two decades with an exceptional track record of results in the subject. Both roles are part time roles with an opportunity to come together as 1FTE for the right candidate.

We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers of both Sociology and Politics to deliver outstanding teaching and learning within a supportive, collaborative, and forward thinking department. You will be joining a long standing team that works closely together for the benefit of our learners, with a strong culture of sharing best practice and providing high levels of professional support.

If you are committed to helping learners achieve extraordinary outcomes and want to be part of a team that consistently delivers excellence, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson but may be required to travel across sites.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification.

If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College's Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job. Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Plan, deliver and assess high quality teaching and learning across A Level Sociology (an ability to teach a second subject would also be advantageous in Politics for possible full time)
• Provide effective academic and pastoral support to learners, supporting them throughout their educational journey.
• Ensure all learners make exceptional progress from their individual starting points through the use of effective assessment and targeted intervention.
• Develop learners' wider knowledge, skills and behaviours to support their progression to higher education or employment.
• Enrich learners' cultural capital by contributing to a broad range of extra curricular activities, including educational visits, guest speakers and other enrichment opportunities.

What We Are Looking For:

• A passionate, knowledgeable and committed Sociology specialist with the ability to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and support.
• Experience of delivering A Level programmes, particularly within Sociology

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teachers' 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 the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.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.

The Benefits

• Pay & Conditions
• Rewards & Recognition
• Facilities & Working Environment
• Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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