Overview
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Role: Lecturer - ESOL
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Interviews to be held: 19 September 2025
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in ESOL to join our ESOL and Basic Skills department at The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* ESOL Teaching & Delivery – Plan and deliver engaging ESOL lessons for 16–18 and adult learners across various locations, using inclusive strategies and ILT resources to support diverse learning needs.
* Assessment & Progress Monitoring – Track and assess learner progress, participate in standards moderation, and ensure accurate completion of documentation for internal and external requirements.
* Curriculum & Learner Support – Manage the learning process, provide tailored learner support, and collaborate with curriculum and support staff to enhance the student experience.
* Professional Knowledge & Practice – Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, understand inclusive learning principles, and apply effective teaching methodologies within the broader FE context.
* Compliance & Development – Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards, and actively engage in professional development to maintain educational and technical competence.
About You
* Qualifications & Training – Holds or is working towards a DET or PGCE, with a degree in ESOL or a related subject and a CELTA or Trinity qualification specific to ESOL teaching.
* Teaching Experience & Versatility – Proven success teaching ESOL across various levels and age groups, including 16–18 learners and adults in both daytime and evening settings.
* Core Skills & Attributes – Strong communication skills, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and focused on achieving high retention and success rates.
* Commitment to Inclusion – Demonstrates a clear understanding of equality and diversity and integrates inclusive practices into teaching.
* Mobility & Flexibility – Holds a full driver’s license with access to a vehicle, enabling travel to multiple teaching locations including college campuses, employer sites, and community venues.
If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
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 thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences 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.
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