Associate Lecturer - Motor Vehicle

About the role

We are currently seeking an Associate Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join our Motor Vehicle 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, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair across a range of programmes, levels, and qualifications, using engaging and innovative learning resources that meet awarding body requirements.
• Assessment, Quality Assurance & Student Progress - Assess, verify, and moderate learner work, monitor progress against targets and deadlines, maintain accurate records, contribute to IQA processes, and implement quality improvement activities to ensure excellent learner outcomes.
• Student Support & Personal Development - Support learners through tutorials, pastoral guidance, and individual interventions, helping them achieve their potential while promoting positive behavior and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct.
• Curriculum Development & Industry Engagement - Contribute to curriculum design and course development, maintain current industry knowledge, develop employer links and work experience opportunities, and support innovative teaching and learning practices.
• Leadership, Compliance & Professional Standards - Support course management, mentoring, and staff development activities where appropriate, while ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality and diversity, health & safety, and all college policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Teaching Capability

• Level 3 relevant qualification
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Willingness to achieve a teaching qualification and Assessor/Verifier awards, demonstrating commitment to professional teaching standards.

Teaching Experience & Subject Knowledge

• Recent experience teaching and assessing learners across a range of programmes and levels
• Support with up-to-date knowledge of developments within the motor vehicle sector and specialist subject area.

Communication, Relationship Building & Student Support

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
• Able to build positive relationships, create a welcoming and supportive learning environment, and promote high-quality learner experiences.

Organisation, Professionalism & Team Contribution

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Contribute positively to team objectives, work collaboratively across departments, and consistently uphold professional standards and organisational values.

Compliance, Development & Flexibility

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, and continuous professional development
• Flexibility to work across sites, adapt to changing demands, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with learners.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must also be able to 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 Bedford College

The Bedford College Group has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, including:

• Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town
• Hair and beauty salon on the High Street
• Advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road
• Gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston

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
• Tresham College
• Shuttleworth College
• The Bedford Sixth Form
• The Corby Sixth Form
• The National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit

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 a 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.