A Level Geography Teacher (Ideally with potential to teach A level Geology 0.6-1.0 FTE)Salary: Up to £41,937.00 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: 35 per weekWorking Weeks: Full YearContract Type: PermanentSite: Nelson and Colne CollegeClosing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 6 May 2026Interview Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’ Our Organisation Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a long established reputation for delivering exceptional A Level provision, technical education, and professional pathways that transform the lives of learners across our communities. We are proud to support students into high value careers, higher education, and industry relevant opportunities. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years, ELLG is the only college group in the country to maintain this distinction. Our commitment to excellence, evidence based teaching, and strong employer partnerships ensures our learners thrive academically and personally. The Exciting Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of A Level Geography with the interest and potential to teach A Level Geology to join our high performing team at Nelson and Colne College. Are you passionate about Earth systems, landscapes, tectonics, sustainability, and the dynamic processes shaping our planet? Do you thrive on inspiring young people to think critically about the world around them? If so, we want to hear from you. You will primarily teach A Level Geography with opportunities to teach A level Geology if required. Our A Level provision consistently achieves exceptional outcomes, with strong progress measures and high levels of student satisfaction.This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge, or a newly qualified teacher eager to develop within an Outstanding organisation. 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, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification. If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College’s Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-educationtrain-on-the-job. Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more. What You Will Be Doing:• Delivering high quality teaching, learning, and assessment across A Level Geography and potentially A Level Geology.• Developing engaging schemes of work, lesson plans, and resources that inspire curiosity and academic excellence.• Supporting learners to achieve outstanding outcomes, progress to university, and develop strong analytical and fieldwork skills.• Contributing to curriculum development, enrichment activities, and fieldwork planning.• Building strong relationships with learners to support retention, attendance, and achievement.• Playing an active role in the wider curriculum team and contributing to continuous improvement. What We Are Looking For:• Experience teaching Geography and/or Geology within a Sixth Form, FE, or Secondary setting.• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).• A degree in Geography, Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring young people.• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high quality teaching.• A well organised, reflective, and student centred approach. 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 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 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 http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/ Further Questions?Please contact our friendly HR Team *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.