Lecturer - Childcare and/or Health and Social Care
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Role overview
Role: Lecturer – Childcare and/or Health and Social Care
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £31,930 and £36,878 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: 30 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 Childcare and/or Health and Social Care to join our Health, Social Care and Childcare department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Teaching & Student Support – Deliver engaging lessons across a range of levels and qualifications, provide tutorials, and support students to achieve their full potential through high-quality learning experiences.
* Curriculum Development & Innovation – Prepare and review schemes of work, contribute to new course development, and integrate vocational opportunities to enhance student learning and employability.
* Assessment & Quality Assurance – Assess student work to awarding body standards, monitor progress, maintain records, and implement quality processes including feedback and course reviews.
* Collaboration & Professional Engagement – Work effectively with colleagues, mentor new staff, attend meetings across campuses, and support promotional events such as open days and careers conventions.
* Statutory Responsibilities & Values – Uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and participate in ongoing training and development, ensuring all actions reflect The Bedford College Group’s values and policies.
About You
* Qualifications & Sector Experience – Holds a relevant subject qualification at least one level above the course being taught and a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed), with recent teaching experience and industry background in childcare or health and social care.
* Teaching & Professional Skills – Demonstrates excellent classroom management, communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills, with strong numeracy and IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).
* Adaptability & Teamwork – Able to work independently and collaboratively, manage workload under pressure, meet deadlines, and build professional relationships with students and colleagues.
* Values & Conduct – Maintains confidentiality, attention to detail, and professional standards in line with The Bedford College Group’s values, including safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety.
* Flexibility & Commitment – Willing to travel across campuses, adapt working hours to meet business needs, and uphold appropriate boundaries with learners while continuously developing professionally.
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: 25 November 2025
Successful candidates must also 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.
About Central Bedfordshire College
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.
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 racetrack. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering 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.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Higher Education
Note: This description reflects the job posting and is not a guarantee of employment. This vacancy may be removed at any time.
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