Lecturer - Business (HE Only - College Online)

Bedford College Group; England; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lecturer in Business to deliver online lessons and support adult learners. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business and a teaching qualification. Responsibilities include creating engaging online content and ensuring compliance with educational standards. This part-time position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Teacher's pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of business principles and HTQ frameworks.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Flexibility for evenings and employer engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality online lessons for HTQs in Business and Leadership.
• Manage virtual classrooms and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to CPD and employer engagement activities.

Skills

Excellent online communication

Strong organisational skills

Ability to motivate diverse adult learners

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve

Tools

Teams

SharePoint

VLEs

Job description

Lecturer – Business (HE Only – College Online)

Role: Lecturer – Business (HE only – College Online)

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway College

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro‑Rata) DOE and qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro‑Rata) 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: 14.8 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

Requirements: UK based, right to work in the UK, no sponsorship.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Assessment – Deliver high‑quality online lessons for HTQs in Business and Leadership & Management (Levels 4‑5), ensuring compliance with Pearson and HTQ standards.
• Online Delivery & Learner Support – Manage virtual classrooms, maintain accurate records, monitor engagement and provide timely interventions for adult learners studying remotely.
• Specialist Content – Teach leadership principles, business environments, digital business practices, operational planning and introductory finance, adapting materials for online learning.
• Quality & Compliance – Oversee assessment processes, participate in IV/IQA, maintain CPD and uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety requirements.
• College Engagement – Contribute to meetings, CPD, enrichment activities and employer engagement to support learner progression and enhance College Online provision.

About you

• Qualifications – Degree in Business, Leadership & Management (or related field), recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve) and evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge & Expertise – Strong understanding of business principles, HTQ/Higher National frameworks, digital business practices, operational planning and online pedagogy.
• Skills – Excellent online communication and presentation skills, ability to simplify complex concepts, strong organisational and time‑management skills within a 0.4 FTE role.
• Technical Competence – High digital literacy (Teams, SharePoint, VLEs), strong assessment and feedback skills and ability to motivate diverse adult learners.
• Professional Standards – Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and CPD; flexibility for evenings and employer engagement activities.

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

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

Interview information

Interviews to be held: TBC

Our values

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respect opinions and value 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

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. We offer a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

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 comprises 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 and Equality

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.