Lecturer – Business (HE only – College Online)
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway College
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro‑Rata) 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: 14.8 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time
Right to Work: 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 a Lecturer in Business to join our Business department at The Bedford College Group.
* Teaching & Assessment – Deliver high-quality online lessons for HTQs in Business and Leadership & Management (Levels 4–5), ensuring compliance with Pearson and HTQ standards.
* Online Delivery & Learner Support – Manage virtual classrooms, maintain accurate records, monitor engagement, and provide timely interventions for adult learners studying remotely.
* Specialist Content – Teach leadership principles, business environments, digital business practices, operational planning, and introductory finance, adapting materials for online learning.
* Quality & Compliance – Oversee assessment processes, participate in IV/IQA, maintain CPD, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety requirements.
* College Engagement – Contribute to meetings, CPD, enrichment activities, and employer engagement to support learner progression and enhance College Online provision.
About You
* Qualifications – Degree in Business, Leadership & Management (or related field), recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve), and evidence of CPD.
* Knowledge & Expertise – Strong understanding of business principles, HTQ/Higher National frameworks, digital business practices, operational planning, and online pedagogy.
* Skills – Excellent online communication and presentation skills, ability to simplify complex concepts, strong organisational and time management skills within a 0.4 FTE role.
* Technical Competence – High digital literacy (Teams, SharePoint, VLEs), strong assessment and feedback skills, and ability to motivate diverse adult learners.
* Professional Standards – Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and CPD; flexibility for evenings and employer engagement activities.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.
Interviews to be held: TBC
Able To Demonstrate Alignment To Our Organisational 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.
Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.
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.
Students and staff are subject to thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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