Role: Lecturer – Science
Location: Tresham College – Kettering and Corby Campuses
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 is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.
Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Science 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:
1. Teaching & Assessment Delivery – Plan, deliver, assess, and verify subject specialisms across Levels 2 to 5, ensuring schemes of work meet awarding body standards and support diverse learner needs.
2. Student Support & Progress Monitoring – Guide students academically and pastorally, track progress, set targets, and maintain accurate records to support achievement and timely intervention.
3. Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance – Contribute to curriculum innovation, vocational enrichment, and internal quality processes including moderation, verification, and self-assessment reviews.
4. Professional Engagement & Administration – Participate in marketing activities, interviews, and open events; complete administrative tasks such as registers and reports to required deadlines.
5. Statutory Responsibilities & CPD – Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health & safety standards; maintain industry-relevant CPD and engage in training and development aligned with college policies.
About you:
6. Qualifications & Subject Knowledge – Holds a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject, GCSEs (A–C) in English and Maths, and either a Certificate in Education or willingness to work towards one.
7. Industry & Teaching Experience – Vocational experience in the science sector, with up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field and a track record of high performance in previous roles.
8. Professional Skills & Attributes – Strong organisational, interpersonal, and influencing skills; able to meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and contribute positively to team and college reputation.
9. Student-Centred Approach – Committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences, promoting equality and diversity, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all learners.
10. Safeguarding & Flexibility – Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries, with a flexible approach to working hours and locations, and a proactive attitude toward ongoing professional development.
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: 23 October 2025
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
11. 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.
12. Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
13. 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.
14. Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
15. 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.
16. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
About Tresham College
Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.
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 race circuit. 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.