Inclusion & Development Coordinator

Bedford ESOL; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

People’s Pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking an Inclusion and Development Coordinator to support students across health, social care and childcare programs at Bedford Campus. You will coordinate learner support, wellbeing initiatives and safeguarding, while working with curriculum teams, parents and external partners to promote student success.

Role emphasizes documentation of interventions, monitoring outcomes and contributing to quality improvements, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Educated to at least Level 3 with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience in student support, advice and guidance, mentoring, coaching or learner development environments.
• Strong safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate targeted learner support to address attendance, engagement and achievement.
• Promote wellbeing, safeguard and inclusion, coordinate referrals and support plans.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and external partners to support learners and encourage participation.
• Maintain intervention records, monitor progress and contribute to audits and quality improvement.
• Support college-wide events and professional development to enhance learner success.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Student support experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Role: Inclusion and Development Coordinator

Location:

Bedford Campus, Cauldwell Street

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays,People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks:

37hrs per week|40 weeks per year

Contract Type:

Term-time | permanent

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.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Inclusion and Development Coordinator to join our Health, Social Care & Childcare at The Bedford College Group.

As an Inclusion and Development Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Learner Support & Engagement - Coordinate targeted support for students, helping to address barriers to attendance, engagement and achievement through tailored interventions and wellbeing initiatives.
• Wellbeing, Safeguarding & Inclusion - Support vulnerable learners, promote wellbeing and resilience, coordinate referrals and support plans, and ensure safeguarding, equality and inclusion are embedded in all aspects of learner support.
• Collaboration & Student Advocacy - Work closely with curriculum teams, parents/carers, central services and external partners to provide effective support, advocate for learners, and encourage participation in student voice and enrichment activities.
• Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance - Maintain accurate intervention records, monitor learner progress and support outcomes, produce reports on learner needs and trends, and contribute to audits and quality improvement activities.
• Professional Development & College Contribution - Support college-wide events, participate in training and continuous professional development, uphold college values, and contribute to initiatives that enhance learner success, progression and personal development.

About you:

• Qualifications & Student Support Experience - Educated to at least Level 3 with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), alongside experience in student support, advice and guidance, mentoring, coaching, or learner development environments.
• Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Inclusion Knowledge - Strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, confidentiality, and the ability to support vulnerable learners while promoting positive wellbeing and engagement.
• Communication & Relationship Building - Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to provide guidance, motivate learners, engage stakeholders, and build effective professional partnerships.
• Organisation, IT & Decision-Making Skills - Strong organisational, analytical, project management and IT skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, maintain accurate records, make informed decisions, and manage competing demands effectively.
• Professionalism & Adaptability - Demonstrates resilience, discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous development, with the flexibility to work across campuses, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with young people.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held

• 20/10/2026

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.

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 andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,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 MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace 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.

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 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.

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

Terms and Conditions - BCPS

• 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• 27 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
• Peoples Pension
• Retail and leisure discounts