Role
King’s Trust Team Leader
Location
Dunstable
Salary/Benefits
Salary: £29,316 – £34,394 per annum (DOE and qualifications). 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, people’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.
Eligibility
UK‑based contract. Candidate must have Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship not available. Employment subject to evidence of Right to Work.
About the Role
We are seeking a King’s Trust Team Leader to join our Adult and Community Learning and ESOL department at The Bedford College Group.
Key Responsibilities
* Programme Delivery & Leadership – Plan, organise and lead the King’s Trust Team (KTT) programmes, delivering structured activities including induction, team building, residentials and community projects to achieve learning outcomes.
* Recruitment & Stakeholder Engagement – Recruit participants through strong partnerships with job centres, schools, employers and community organisations, promote the programme and create progression opportunities.
* Learner Support, Development & Assessment – Provide leadership, mentoring and regular reviews, ensuring learners achieve qualifications (e.g., Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills) and develop employability skills.
* Health & Safety, Compliance & Administration – Manage risk assessments, ensure safe delivery of activities and placements, maintain accurate records and monitor performance in line with College and King’s Trust requirements.
* Partnership Working, Budget & Professional Practice – Liaise with employers, placement providers and team leaders, manage budgets and resources, contribute to planning processes, uphold safeguarding, EDI and professional standards.
About You
* Qualifications & Training Capability – GCSE English and maths with a Level 3 qualification and teaching award (or willingness to achieve), supporting effective delivery of structured learning and development programmes.
* Youth Engagement & Behaviour Support – Experience supporting young people, including those with challenging behaviours, using strong guidance, mentoring and motivational techniques to build confidence and achievement.
* Leadership, Organisation & Programme Delivery – Strong leadership and organisational skills, able to plan, coordinate and deliver activities, manage time effectively and lead teams to achieve successful outcomes.
* Communication, Partnership & Employability Support – Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, working with employers and stakeholders to support placements, training and progression opportunities.
* Professional Values, Flexibility & Safeguarding – Confident, adaptable and self‑motivated, committed to safeguarding, equality and professional boundaries, with flexibility to travel, work across sites and continuously develop skills.
Interview Dates
Interviews to be held on 09 June 2026.
Alignment to 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.
Safeguarding and Vetting
All staff and volunteers must commit to safeguarding. The successful candidate will undergo a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Candidates barred from working with children must not apply.
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