Job Description

Salary

Up to 40,324.00 per annum depending on experience

Location

Nelson, Lancashire

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

English Teacher

Salary:

Up to 40,324.00 depending on experience

Hours:

35 hrs per week - part time hours may also be considered

Working Weeks:

Full Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Site:

Nelson and Colne College

Closing Date:

Sunday 6th July

Interview Date:

Monday 14th July



'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, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is 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.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Teacher of English.

You will be part of a highly successful team of dedicated English staff delivering GCSE and Functional Skills English at Nelson and Colne College.


In particular, the English division aims to:

Provide a highly ambitious curriculum which inspires students to achieve their very best and which supports them to aim high and reach the extraordinary. Ensure a high-quality English provision with excellent teaching, learning and

assessment.

Support students to achieve excellent outcomes in English, supporting them to

progress onto their next steps.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson campus 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. Please be aware that interviews will take place on Monday 14th of July for shortlisted applicants

What You Will Be Doing:

Plan, deliver and assess GCSE and/or Functional Skills English learners on 16-19 study programmes. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic practitioner who promotes and upholds the same high expectations as the College and its students. With a focus on sharing good practice, they will be committed to their own continuous professional development and will engage enthusiastically with our quality processes to ensure that our students receive an Outstanding experience.

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will have a real passion for teaching English and be enthusiastic about all aspects of their teaching practice. Hold a recognised teaching qualification. Hold a degree in English or a related subject. Have experience in delivering GCSE English in a further education college, sixth form or secondary school setting.

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 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


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.

The Benefits

Pay & Conditions

Rewards & Recognition

Facilities & Working Environment

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion