Job Description

Nelson and Colne College

Lancashire

Salary:

Up to 35,027 per annum, depending on experience

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

11 August 2025

Job overview

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Community Teacher- Health and Social Care (Counselling)


Salary: Up to 35,027 per annum, depending on experience


Hours: 35 per week


Working Weeks: Full year


Contract Type: Permanent


Site: The Waterside Centre- Accrington and Rossendale College


Closing Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025


Interview Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025


'Would you like to be part of an Outstanding College and a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'


Our Organisation


Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as 'Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.


Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.


Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) is an adult education college providing opportunities for individuals to learn, develop, work and prosper, at all stages of life. The College is focused on making Lancashire a place where everyone matters; a place where everyone can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities.


The Exciting Role


Lancashire Adult Learning are looking for a talented and student focused Community Teacher to join their 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.


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 A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards Fantastic family friendly policies 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 https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/


How to Apply:


Still Interested?


If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.


Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/


Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team on h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk


Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website


Please note: 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.


The Company


The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.


The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.


We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.


Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.


The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.


Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

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About

Nelson and Colne College

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Nelson and Colne College

Scotland Road, Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 7YT
United Kingdom

+44 1282 440200

Nelson and Colne College Group, known for its national reputation for educational success, is widely recognized within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. After the successful merger of Nelson and Colne College with Accrington and Rossendale College in November 2018, Nelson and Colne College has maintained its position as the Sixth Form centre, owing to its distinguished stature for academic achievement.



In 2022, the College Group received the prestigious Outstanding rating from Ofsted, further highlighting its commitment to delivering exceptional education. Nelson and Colne College offers a remarkable selection of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education provisions, benefitting generations of families with an exceptional education. The college prides itself on its personalized approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, access to extensive extracurricular opportunities, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Principal

Lisa O'Loughlin

Ofsted report

"The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities."



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