About this role

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.