Lecturer – Childcare and/or Health and Social Care
Join Central Bedfordshire College as a Lecturer in the Health, Social Care and Childcare department.
Overview
* Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus
* Salary: £31,930 – £36,878 per annum (Pro‑Rate) DOE and Qualifications
* Annual leave: 45 days pro‑rate plus bank holidays
* Hours: 30 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
* Contract: Permanent – Part time
* Contract type: UK – Right to work required; no sponsorship offered
* Application deadline: 10/11/2025 23:59
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant subject qualification at least one level above the course being taught.
* Recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, CertEd).
* Recent teaching experience and industry background in childcare or health and social care.
* Excellent classroom management, communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
* Strong numeracy and IT proficiency (Microsoft Office).
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage workload under pressure, and build professional relationships with students and colleagues.
* Maintains confidentiality, attention to detail and professional standards in line with safeguarding, EDI and health & safety.
* Willingness to travel across campuses, adapt working hours to meet business needs and uphold appropriate boundaries with learners while continuously developing professionally.
Values
* Valuing Teamwork – One team working together to achieve great outcomes.
* Improving Continuously – Challenging ourselves to always do better by sharing knowledge and learning from others.
* Student‑Centred – Prioritising the best interests of our students in all decision making.
* Inclusive – Celebrating differences and diversity, recognising learning from each other.
* Open and Caring – Supporting the wellbeing of staff, students and wider community.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – Delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.
About Central Bedfordshire College
Central Bedfordshire College operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire, offering a wide range of modern facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway.
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.
Safeguarding
Candidates will undergo thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Additional Information
Interviews to be held: 25 November 2025.
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