Overview
Role: Lecturer – Pathways
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. Note – Salary and Annual Leave are for that of a Qualified Lecturer.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Role and Responsibilities
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Pathways to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Inclusive Teaching & Learning – Delivers tailored education to students with additional needs, preparing them for adulthood through programmes focused on employment, independence, health, and social inclusion.
* Curriculum & Quality Management – Designs schemes of work, develops engaging materials, assesses student progress, and contributes to curriculum development and course reviews aligned with funding priorities.
* Student Support & Vocational Opportunities – Monitors and records progress, prepares reports, and extends learning through employer links and vocational experiences, ensuring inclusive and safe learning environments.
* Team Collaboration & Administration – Works with tutors and support staff, participates in team meetings, manages student behaviour, and completes administrative tasks including enrolments and registers.
* Compliance & Promotion – Upholds safeguarding, EDI, and health and safety standards, engages in training and development, and supports college-wide promotional activities like open days and careers events.
About You
* Qualifications & Experience: Holds a relevant degree or Level 5 qualification, or is willing to work towards a teaching certificate; has recent experience teaching and assessing Entry Level and SEND learners.
* Specialist Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge, inclusive teaching practices, and understanding of EHCPs, safeguarding, and awarding body standards, with digital literacy for creating engaging materials.
* Professional Attributes: Organised, proactive, and flexible, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and team goals.
* Values & Student Focus: Aligns with college values including inclusion, teamwork, and educational excellence; consistently creates a welcoming, supportive environment and promotes high-quality learning experiences.
* Compliance & Development: Committed to safeguarding, EDI, health and safety, and continuous professional development; willing to travel across college sites with a valid driving licence and vehicle access.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held: TBC
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
* Valuing Teamwork
* Improving Continuously
* Student Centred
* Inclusive
* Open and Caring
* Nurturing Education Excellence
About Bedford College
Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. CBC offers modern facilities to prepare students for their chosen career path with good transport links and town centre locations.
About The Bedford College Group
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 each year. The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and other learning centres to widen accessibility.
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 an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offense to apply for this post.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
Industries
* Higher Education
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