Pathway Lecturer

Location: Bedford Campus

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer – Pathways to join The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer – Pathways, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Learner Development – Delivers high-quality learning across Pathways programmes (Pre-Entry to Entry Level 3), supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop independence, achieve their goals and prepare for adulthood, employment and further education.
• Assessment & Student Progress – Assesses, monitors and records learner progress, maintains accurate student records and reports, implements interventions where required, and ensures achievement of awarding body standards and programme outcomes.
• Curriculum Development & Inclusive Practice – Develops engaging learning materials, prepares and reviews schemes of work, contributes to curriculum innovation and quality improvement, and promotes inclusive, safe and accessible learning environments.
• Leadership, Collaboration & Student Support – Guides Learning Support Practitioners, works closely with colleagues and support staff, acts as Course Lead where required, and supports students through pastoral guidance, progression planning and employer-linked opportunities.
• Professional Responsibilities & College Engagement – Participates in recruitment, marketing and college events, promotes positive behaviour and safeguarding, and upholds equality, diversity, inclusion, health & safety and continuous professional development requirements.

Requirements

• Qualifications & Specialist Knowledge – Relevant degree and/or Level 5 qualification in English, with GCSE Maths and English, and strong knowledge of SEND, inclusive practice and teaching learners with additional needs. Commitment to achieving teaching qualifications and ongoing professional development.
• Teaching & SEND Experience – Recent experience teaching and assessing learners at Entry Level and above, including students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Experience delivering GCSE and Functional Skills English, developing engaging learning approaches and supporting learner achievement.
• Teaching, Digital & Learner Support Skills – Strong planning, classroom management and organisational skills, with the ability to support high-needs learners, adapt to changing priorities and confidently use Microsoft Office, Teams and digital learning tools.
• Communication & Collaborative Working – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build positive relationships across the college, contribute effectively to team objectives, influence stakeholders and create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.
• Professionalism & College Values – Committed to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and continuous improvement, with a flexible and student-centred approach, willingness to work across all college locations and dedication to maintaining high professional standards.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

About Bedford College

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, these include our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the 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 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.

Benefits

• Salary between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Teacher’s Pension
• Retail and Leisure Discounts
• Excellent professional and personal development opportunities
• Accessing college courses

Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Schedule

• 37 hours per week
• 52 weeks per year
• Full-time, permanent contract

This is a UK-based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship, and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

Organisational Values

Successful candidates 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.

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. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.