Role and Location
Role: Lecturer – SEND / SEMH
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Houghton Learning Hub
Salary and Benefits
* Salary 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 and Contract
* 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
* Permanent – Full Time
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in SEND / SEMH to join our Foundation Learning department at The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Empowering Education – Join a forward-thinking FE college committed to re-engaging 16–24-year-olds who’ve faced barriers to learning, offering them a fresh start through tailored support.
* Dynamic Teaching Role – Deliver engaging sessions in Functional Skills (Maths & English), Employability, and Personal Development, adapting to diverse needs including EHCPs and SEND learners.
* Supportive Environment – Be part of a small, specialist team that values potential over past, building trust and promoting emotional wellbeing through trauma-informed, restorative practices.
* Ideal Candidate Profile – You’re empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping SEMH learners succeed, with strong classroom management and a flexible, collaborative mindset.
* Commitment to Safeguarding – Uphold responsibilities in safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and continuous professional development in line with college policies.
About You
* Qualified or Progressing – Holds a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, CertEd) or is currently working towards one.
* SEMH Experience – Brings experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or similar vulnerabilities.
* Curriculum Knowledge – Demonstrates strong understanding of Functional Skills and/or Employability programmes.
* Key Skills – Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal abilities.
* Inclusive Approach – Committed to delivering trauma-informed, inclusive education.
For those without a recognised 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 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 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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