Lecturer – Computing
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum (DOE). 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, teacher’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.
Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Right to Work: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Computing to join our Computing department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Teaching & Learning Delivery – Prepare, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across a range of courses, tailored to individual student needs and aligned with awarding body standards.
* Student Support & Progression – Guide and support students to achieve their potential, monitor progress, manage behaviour, and ensure a high-quality learning experience.
* Curriculum & Quality Assurance – Develop schemes of work and learning materials, contribute to course reviews, and implement quality processes including student feedback and moderation.
* Administration & Collaboration – Complete course-related admin tasks accurately and on time, participate in team meetings, and support promotional activities such as open days and careers events.
* Statutory Responsibilities – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, health & safety, and engage in ongoing training and development in line with TBCG policies and procedures.
About You
* Qualifications & Subject Expertise – Degree in Computing or related field (or equivalent experience), GCSEs in English and Maths, and willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
* Teaching & Learning Experience – Ability to teach Computing subjects, recent teaching experience in UK education, and commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences for diverse student groups.
* Communication & Professional Conduct – Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to build supportive environments, uphold professional standards, and promote the college’s reputation.
* Teamwork & Organisational Skills – Proven ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, contribute to team goals, and demonstrate excellent planning and administrative capabilities.
* Safeguarding & Continuous Development – Commitment to safeguarding, maintaining professional boundaries, updating skills and knowledge, and awareness of health and safety requirements.
If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.
Interviews to be held: 01 December 2025
Alignment to VISION Values
* Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
* Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes for every student.
* Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
About Bedford College
Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, including our main Cauldwell Street campus, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Education and Training
Industries: Higher Education
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