Lecturer - Childcare and Primary Education

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Bedford is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Childcare and Primary Education. You will deliver engaging lessons, develop curricula, and support diverse learners. The role requires qualifications in Early Years or Primary Education, along with a commitment to inclusive teaching and student success. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Teacher's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Early Years or Primary Education.
• Recent experience in Early Years or Primary Education.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver inclusive lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Childcare and Primary Education programmes.
• Prepare innovative resources and contribute to course development.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to support diverse backgrounds

Education

Level 3 or higher in Early Years or Primary Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Lecturer - Childcare and Primary Education

Role: Lecturer - Childcare and Primary Education

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary 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: 15 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

Recruitment notes: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered. Evidence of Right to Work in the UK is required.

About the role:

• Teaching & Assessment – Deliver engaging lessons across Childcare, Primary Education, and Health & Social Care programmes, ensuring inclusive, high‑quality learning experiences that meet awarding body standards.
• Curriculum Development – Prepare schemes of work, create innovative resources, and contribute to new course development aligned with industry needs and funding priorities.
• Student Support & Progress – Monitor learner progress, provide 1:1 support, maintain accurate records, and implement interventions to achieve outstanding KPIs in attendance, retention, and achievement.
• Quality & Compliance – Participate in internal quality assurance, uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety requirements, and meet all administrative and assessment deadlines.
• College Engagement – Promote programmes through marketing activities, support employer partnerships and industry placements, and engage in CPD to maintain sector knowledge and best practice.

About you:

• Qualifications – Level 3 or higher in Early Years or Primary Education; GCSE English & Maths (or Level 2 within one year); willingness to achieve Certificate in Education.
• Experience & Knowledge – Recent sector experience in Early Years or Primary Education; understanding of current developments; experience working with diverse backgrounds and promoting equality.
• Teaching & Student Support – Ability to prepare schemes of work, deliver inclusive lessons, monitor progress, manage behaviour, and support achievement across varied levels.
• Skills & Professional Standards – Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills; commitment to safeguarding, health & safety, and college values; ability to work collaboratively and professionally.
• Flexibility & Development – Passion for outstanding teaching, adaptability under pressure, commitment to CPD, and willingness to work across sites and varied hours.

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: TBC.

Successful candidates must also 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 Bedford College

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, including 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 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; 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 that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.