Location
Dunstable
Salary & Benefits
* £33,048 to £38,169 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
* 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Teacher’s pension
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Professional and personal development opportunities
* Access to college courses
Hours & Weeks
37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type
Permanent – Full Time
Right to Work
This is a UK based contract; you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.
About The Role
* Inclusive Teaching & Learner Support – Deliver engaging, differentiated teaching across Pathways programmes; meet individual needs (including complex SEND); assess and record progress; maintain accurate documentation; and ensure behaviour aligns with the Student Code of Conduct.
* Curriculum Development & Sensory Provision – Develop and implement inclusive curriculum materials, contribute to course design, embed sensory strategies, support sensory circuits, and create sensory‑supportive learning environments tailored to learners’ profiles and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes.
* Specialist SEND Collaboration – Work closely with Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, behaviour specialists and support staff to embed communication, regulation and independence strategies into personalised learning programmes.
* Team Contribution & Quality Processes – Plan and oversee support staff within learning sessions, participate in team meetings, support quality assurance (feedback, reviews, moderation), engage with vocational and enrichment opportunities, and stay current in your specialist area.
* College Engagement & Compliance – Take part in promotional events, uphold safeguarding, EDI and H&S requirements, complete administrative tasks to meet funding rules, and participate in ongoing professional development and SEND‑specific training.
About You
* Qualifications & Professional Requirements – Relevant degree and/or Level 5 qualification, GCSE Maths and English (A–C or equivalent). Willingness to achieve a CertEd/PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
* Teaching, SEND & Curriculum Expertise – Recent experience teaching and assessing Entry Level and above, strong knowledge of SEND developments, EHCPs, inclusive practice and differentiated teaching, plus assessment and moderation skills aligned to awarding body standards.
* Student‑Centred Skills & Pastoral Qualities – Ability to build supportive learning environments, demonstrate empathy, patience and strong behaviour‑management skills, and maintain a consistent focus on learner motivation, progress, independence and wellbeing.
* Professional Skills, Teamwork & Values – Proven high performance, strong organisational and interpersonal skills, ability to work to deadlines, collaborate across the College, influence effectively and work fully in line with College values.
* Communication, Digital Skills & Safeguarding – Confident use of Microsoft Office and digital tools, strong communication across all channels, ability to work with students, families and colleagues, plus strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to student welfare.
Safeguarding and Legal Requirements
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. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
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