Role
Associate Lecturer – Pre-Employability
Location: Northamptonshire – Tresham College Campuses, Online, and Learning Centres - Bedfordshire - Bedford College Campuses, Online, and Learning Centres
Salary: £21.50 per hour
Hours/Weeks: Varied depending on needs – 0 – 20 hours per week
Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly Paid
About The Role
We are currently seeking an Associate Lecturer in Pre-Employability to join our Community Learning department at The Bedford College Group. As an Associate Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan, deliver, and assess subject specialisms across various levels, ensuring engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences tailored to individual student needs.
* Curriculum & Assessment – Develop up-to-date schemes of work and learning materials, assess student progress in line with awarding body standards, and maintain accurate records and reports.
* Student Support & Behaviour Management – Guide students to achieve their potential, monitor progress, uphold the Student Code of Conduct, and manage classroom support staff effectively.
* Professional Responsibilities – Participate in team meetings, complete administrative tasks to meet funding requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching practices.
* Compliance & Development – Uphold safeguarding, equality, health and safety standards, and actively engage in ongoing training and professional development relevant to the role.
About You
* Qualifications & Commitment – Holds a Level 3 qualification and GCSEs in Maths and English (A–C), with a willingness to achieve the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
* Experience & Knowledge – Proven success in delivering education or training to diverse groups, with up-to-date subject knowledge and strong performance in previous roles.
* Skills & Professionalism – Excellent organisational and communication skills, confident across various formats, and committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences.
* Values & Collaboration – Demonstrates alignment with College values, contributes positively to team dynamics, and promotes the College’s reputation through professional conduct.
* Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, equality, health and safety, ongoing development, and flexible working across all College locations.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews
Interviews to be held: TBC
Organisational 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.
What is an Associate?
Associates work on a short-term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement; during this period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you. Typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.
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. The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport, among others, with community-based Learning Centres to widen accessibility to education and training.
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 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. The 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.
Note: This job description contains essential information for applicants and is kept up to date by the employer.
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