Lecturer - Business and Accounting

Bedford College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Lecturer in Business and Accounting to join the Business department. This full-time, permanent role involves preparing and delivering courses, providing student support, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Business/Accounting, relevant teaching experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Teacher's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent qualifications required.
• Recent experience delivering Business & Accounting programmes essential.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, assess, and verify Business and Accounting programmes.
• Guide learners to achieve success and provide pastoral support.
• Develop engaging materials and participate in marketing activities.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to manage behaviour

Education

Degree in Business or Accounting

GCSE English and Maths

PGCE/Cert Ed or willing to achieve

Job description

Role: Lecturer - Business and Accounting

Location: Tresham College - Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE 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.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

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 a Lecturer in Business and Accounting to join our Business department at The Bedford College Group.

• Teaching & Assessment – Prepare, deliver, assess, and verify Business and Accounting programmes across multiple levels, ensuring high‑quality learning experiences.
• Student Support & Progress – Guide learners to achieve success, monitor performance, and provide reviews and pastoral support.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation – Develop schemes of work, create engaging materials, and contribute to new course development aligned with industry standards.
• Quality Assurance & Engagement – Implement quality processes, maintain accurate records, and participate in marketing activities such as open days and careers events.
• Compliance & College Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety standards; complete administrative tasks and support College‑wide initiatives.

About you

• Essential Qualifications – Degree in Business/Accounting or equivalent, GCSE English and Maths, and PGCE/Cert Ed (or willingness to achieve).
• Teaching & Assessment Experience – Recent experience delivering and assessing Business & Accounting programmes in FE, with knowledge of awarding bodies (T Levels, BTEC, AAT, NCFE, etc.).
• Curriculum & Quality Expertise – Strong understanding of current developments in the subject area, quality assurance processes, and ability to prepare schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Core Skills & Professional Attributes – Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage behaviour, track progress, and work to deadlines while promoting equality and diversity.
• Flexibility & Compliance – Ability to travel between campuses, adapt working hours, uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards, and commit to continuous professional development.

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

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

Interviews to be held: 12 January 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 Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

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.

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 provide 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.