Specialist Practitioner

**The Role**:
Are you passionate about transforming lives through education? Do you believe in the power of learning to unlock potential and create lasting change? Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist Practitioner to join our team and support our English, Maths and Digital community projects in Blackpool.

This dynamic role combines administrative support with small group teaching. You’ll play a vital part in helping adults access learning by supporting enrolments, assessments, and general project administration. Alongside this, you’ll lead engaging sessions in English, Maths and Digital skills, helping learners build confidence and develop essential skills for life and work.

Whether you're an experienced educator or someone with a strong background in community work and a passion for adult learning, we’ll support your development. For those not yet qualified, we offer funding for the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), helping you grow into the teaching aspect of the role.

**Your Responsibilities Will Include**:
As a Specialist Practitioner, your role will be key to delivering engaging, inclusive learning experiences. You will:

- Deliver and manage high-quality teaching, assessment, and learning support in English, Maths, and Digital skills across all levels and modes of attendance.
- Facilitate learning and assessment, using innovative methods in classrooms, workshops, labs, and online environments.
- Prepare, organise, and maintain learning resources and equipment, ensuring safe and effective use.
- Provide guidance, support, and advice to students, encouraging personal development, independent learning, and achievement.
- Contribute to curriculum development, scheme of work planning, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Participate in relevant professional development and team meetings to support continuous improvement.

**Why Join Us?**

At B&FC, you’ll be part of a fun, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about education. This role offers the opportunity to shape future professionals while continuing your own growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.

**Rewards and Benefits**:
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified
- Enhanced leave allowance of **38 days**(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme:

- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - **28.68%** employer contribution
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - **15.4%** employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks

**Job Type**

Permanent

**Curriculum / Service Area**

Access and Continuing Education

**Campus / Location**

Various

**Hours per week**

37

**Part-Year?**

No

**Post scale**

Scale 4/5

**Post Scale Range (FTE)**

£25,547 - £29,283

**Closing Date**

01/09/2025