Lecturer - Computing

The Bedford College Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Lecturer in Computing to deliver engaging lessons at their Dunstable campus. The role involves teaching a variety of topics while supporting students' success and developing educational resources. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Computing and significant teaching skills, committed to a high-quality learning environment.

Benefits

Teacher’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Holds a degree in Computing or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to gain a teaching qualification.
• Up-to-date knowledge in the field with recent UK teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across computing courses.
• Guide students toward success by monitoring progress and creating inclusive environments.
• Develop up-to-date schemes of work and innovative learning materials.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Support

Communication

Behaviour Management

Education

Degree in Computing

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

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Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum DOE and Qualifications, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Full Time – Fixed until 03 July 2026

About the role:

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

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across a range of courses, tailored to meet individual student needs and awarding body standards.
• Student Support & Progress – Guide students toward success by monitoring progress, managing behaviour, and creating inclusive, safe, and stimulating learning environments.
• Curriculum & Resource Development – Develop up-to-date schemes of work and innovative learning materials, sharing subject expertise with colleagues.
• Administration & Quality Assurance – Complete course-related admin tasks accurately and on time, contribute to team meetings, and support quality assurance processes.
• College Engagement & Compliance – Participate in promotional events, uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards, and engage in ongoing professional development.

About you:

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise – Holds a degree in Computing or equivalent experience, with GCSEs in English and Maths, and a willingness to gain a teaching qualification
• Teaching & Technical Skills – Capable of teaching topics such as Networking, Security, and general Computing subjects, with up-to-date knowledge in the field and recent UK teaching experience.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Approach – Experienced in working with diverse groups, promoting equality and diversity, and contributing positively to team goals and values.
• Professionalism & Communication – Demonstrates strong communication, organisation, and professionalism, consistently supporting a high-quality and welcoming learning environment.
• Commitment & Safeguarding – Dedicated to continuous development, upholding safeguarding responsibilities, and maintaining appropriate boundaries and health and safety standards.

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: 14 July 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION 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 Central Bedfordshire College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering 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 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.