PTHP Lecturer – Foundation Programmes
Salary: £27.89 per hour
Hours: Casual
Working Weeks: Term Time only
Contract Type: Part Time Hourly Paid (PTHP)
Site: Nelson & Colne College with potential for Accrington & Rossendale College & ACE Centre Hours Available
Closing Date: Midnight, 21st August 2026
Interview Date: Monday 7th September 2026
‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’
Our Organisation
Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.
The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and enthusiastic Part-Time Hourly Paid Lecturer to join our Foundation Programmes team.
Our Foundation Programmes team is a highly successful, learner-centred provision that supports young people to develop the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to progress into further education, employment and independent adulthood. Working with Entry Level and Level 1 learners, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers, achieve meaningful qualifications and realise their ambitions.
The team is made up of dedicated and experienced professionals who are committed to delivering ambitious, inclusive and engaging learning experiences. We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative culture, where colleagues work together to share best practice, innovate and continually improve outcomes for learners. The provision has a strong reputation for developing learners' personal, social and work ready skills through employer projects, community partnerships, work experience opportunities and enrichment activities. This ensures our learners are well prepared for their next steps and can make a positive contribution to their communities.
This role offers the opportunity to teach and inspire some of our most rewarding learner groups while working within an Outstanding college environment that places teaching, learning and student success at the heart of everything it does. If you are passionate about transforming lives through education and want to make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at NCC but may be required to travel across sites.
This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for flexibility or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation,
What You Will Be Doing:
- Teach & assess on a range of Foundation programmes from Entry Level 2 to Level 1.
- Develop high quality curriculum plans and resources that are responsive to the needs of the local and regional landscape.
- Complete reviews of learner progress towards achievement of individual learning goals.
What We Are Looking For:
- A passionate, empathetic & enthusiastic individual who believes in the potential of all learners regardless of prior achievement.
- Somebody who will champion our young people and support them to overcome barriers they may face
What We Offer in Return:
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- 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
Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/
How to Apply:
Still Interested?
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online.
Website: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/
Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team [email protected]
*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 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.
Nelson and Colne College Group
Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT
[email protected]
01254 389933
