Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 23/03/2026 23:59
Role: Lecturer – English – MATERNITY COVER
Location: Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 (Pro-Rata) per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) 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 – 36 weeks per year
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Full Time – Fixed until 31 March 2027
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 an English Lecturer to join our English and Maths department at The Bedford College Group as Maternity Cover.
Responsibilities
* High‑Quality English Teaching – Plan, deliver and assess engaging English lessons across levels, adapting resources, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and ensuring a positive, professional learning environment.
* Curriculum Development & Quality Improvement – Contribute to curriculum review, innovation and alignment with funding priorities; take part in quality assurance, standardisation, learner voice, and strategies aligned with Ofsted’s EIF.
* Learner Support & Engagement – Provide individual and group tutorials, promote attendance and positive behaviour, support wellbeing and progression, and organise activities that enrich the learner experience.
* Collaboration, Compliance & Professional Practice – Work with colleagues and external partners, uphold safeguarding, EDI, British Values and Health & Safety, engage in meetings and cross‑college activities, and maintain accurate administrative records.
* Extended Duties for Qualified Lecturers – Lead qualification/curriculum areas, act as a designated tutor, mentor new staff, and work with Learning Coaches to pilot and embed innovative teaching and assessment approaches.
About You
* Qualifications & Subject Expertise – Relevant English degree or Level 5 qualification, GCSE English and Maths (C/4+), and a teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE or willingness to achieve).
* Teaching Experience & Pedagogical Skills – Recent experience teaching and assessing GCSE English, strong classroom management, ability to inspire learners, and understanding of current English education developments and FE reform.
* Inclusive Practice & Learner Support – Experience supporting diverse learners to positive outcomes, ability to create inclusive learning environments, maintain professional boundaries, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.
* Digital Skills, Organisation & Collaboration – Competent with Microsoft 365, ProSuite and digital learning platforms, with strong planning, admin and communication skills, plus proven teamwork and cross‑department collaboration.
* Flexibility, Professionalism & Commitment – Willingness to update skills, awareness of H&S requirements, flexible working across locations, full driving licence with vehicle access, and strong alignment with college values and standards.
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: 12 April 2026
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
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 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
Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.
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.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kellington which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
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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