Lecturer - English

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in English to join our English and Maths department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• High-Quality English Teaching & Learner Progression– Deliver inclusive, engaging English teaching across a range of levels and programmes, enabling learners to achieve strong outcomes and progress to positive destinations.
• Assessment, Support & Learner Engagement – Assess and track learner progress effectively, provide timely feedback and tutorials, and promote positive behaviour, attendance and independent learning.
• Curriculum Development & Quality Improvement – Contribute to curriculum innovation and review, participate in QA processes, and support continuous improvement aligned to Ofsted EIF, funding priorities and skills needs.
• Collaboration, Inclusion & Professional Practice – Work collaboratively with colleagues, Learning Coaches, employers and stakeholders, promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and British Values in all aspects of provision.
• Professional Responsibilities & Compliance – Complete administrative duties accurately, support marketing and recruitment events, engage in CPD, and uphold safeguarding, health & safety and college policies, with additional leadership duties where qualified.

About you

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise – Degree or Level 5 qualification in English, GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C+), with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed) or willingness to achieve.
• English Teaching & Learner Outcomes – Recent experience teaching and assessing GCSE English, with strong classroom management skills and a proven ability to motivate learners and support positive outcomes.
• Curriculum Delivery & Digital Practice – Skilled in planning and delivering engaging learning using blended and digital approaches, with up-to-date knowledge of FE reform and developments in English education.
• Collaboration, Organisation & Communication – Highly organised with strong administrative, communication and teamwork skills, able to work across departments, meet deadlines and value others’ contributions.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to College values, safeguarding and health & safety, reflective in practice, flexible in working patterns and locations, with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.