Job Description

Salary:

26.82 per hour

Location:

Nelson, Lancashire and Accrington Lancashire

This is a temporary

,

part time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

PTHP English Teacher X2

Salary:

26.82 per hour

Hours:

Varied - up to 12 hours p/w

Contract Type:

Casual

Site:

1x Nelson & 1x Accrington (please detail which site within your application form)

Closing Date:

17th August 2025

Interview Date

: TBC



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

Our Organisation

Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.


Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

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



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.

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/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.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.

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