Foundation Programmes Lecturer - Part Time Hourly Paid

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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.

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.

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team.

*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.

Safeguarding Statement

East Lancashire Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.