Overview
Location: Kettering
Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 12/05/2026 23:59
Role: Lecturer – Pathways
Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus
Hours/Weeks: 15 hours per week – 40 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time / Part Time
Note: Salary and annual leave entitlement are for a Qualified Lecturer.
About The Role
We are seeking a Lecturer in Pathways to join our Specialist Provision department at The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Specialist SEND Curriculum Delivery – Design and deliver specialist Pathways provision for learners with SEND, including small-group teaching, Preparing for Adulthood programmes, and entry-level English and maths qualifications.
* High-Quality Teaching & Learner Support – Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across entry-level programmes, supporting students to achieve success, independence and progression.
* Assessment, Progress & Pastoral Care – Assess learner work to awarding-body standards, track progress, deliver tutorials, maintain records, and act as a designated tutor providing personalised support.
* Curriculum Development & Quality Improvement – Contribute proactively to curriculum design, schemes of work, course reviews and innovation, mentoring new staff and supporting funding and quality priorities.
* Professional Practice & College Contribution – Uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety requirements, participate in marketing and college-wide activities, and work collaboratively in line with TBCG values and policies.
About You
* Qualifications & Teaching Expertise – Hold a Level 3+ subject qualification with a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DET), strong subject knowledge and proven FE teaching experience.
* Teaching Excellence & Learner Engagement – Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that motivates and inspires learners, promotes positive behaviour and meets diverse learning needs.
* Curriculum Delivery & Quality Improvement – Contribute to curriculum planning and development, assessment, moderation and quality improvement processes, using data to track progress and raise standards.
* Professional Skills & Collaboration – Highly organised and analytical, with excellent communication, IT and digital learning skills, able to collaborate effectively and share best practice across teams.
* Values, Safeguarding & Professional Conduct – Student-focused and inclusive, committed to equality, safeguarding and College values, maintaining professional boundaries, continuous development, and flexibility across campuses and working hours.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.
Interviews
Interviews to be held: 08 June 2026
Organisational 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 and memorable experiences 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 Tresham College & The Bedford College Group
Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, offering a range of subjects to support local communities.
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 and is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students annually. The Group includes multiple colleges and associated centres across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Safeguarding
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The 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.
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