Community Teacher – Health & Social Care (Counselling) in Accrington

Community Teacher - Health & Social Care (Counselling)

Salary: Up to £36,428 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: The Waterside Centre & Accrington and Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 6 October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 16 October 2026

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

We are looking for a talented and student focused Community Teacher to join our enthusiastic Health & Social Care team on a full-time basis, delivering on our Counselling programmes at Levels 2 and 3. The individual will also manage a caseload of online learners, accessing the learning and assessment remotely via our online platform.

Delivering various courses to adult learners, 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. Programmes are aimed at individuals aiming to progress into the Health and Care sector or prepare them for further and higher education towards employment in a range of pathways.

This role will be based at our Waterside Centre in Accrington however, travel across Lancashire will be required.

Please note that if you are successfully shortlisted for interview, the process will involve the delivery of a 20-minute microteach. Details of the topic will be shared with you following confirmation of shortlisting.

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:

• Deliver all elements of substantial career focussed programmes including: teaching, mentoring, learner reviews, timely feedback and assessment
• Plan and prepare high-quality teaching and learning for primarily classroom and some online delivery and/or assessment.
• Develop and share resources with the team
• Support, develop and assess learner work on accredited provision at a range of levels
• Complete reviews of learner progress towards achievement of individual learning goals
• Contribute towards the quality assurance processes of the team

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Degree or higher-level qualification 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)
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle to travel across Lancashire

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

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.