Lecturer - English (Adult Functional Skills and GCSE)

Bedford ESOL; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution, Bedford ESOL, is seeking a part-time Lecturer in English to teach Functional Skills and GCSE. The role involves planning engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining curriculum knowledge. This position, based across Tresham College campuses, offers up to 45 days annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 45 days annual leave

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold or be working towards a DET (Diploma in Education & Training).
• Proven success in teaching English across various levels.
• Strong understanding of Equality and Diversity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English lessons.
• Conduct initial assessments and track student progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Education

Degree in English or related subject

GCSE in Maths and English (Grade A–C or Level 2 equivalent)

Job description

Role: Lecturer – English (Adult Functional Skills and GCSE)

Location: Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £31,930 and £36,878 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, up to 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in English (Adult Functional Skills and GCSE) to join our ESOL and Basic Skills department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Teaching & Delivery – Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English lessons for adult learners across Tresham campuses, including day and evening classes.
• Assessment & Progress Monitoring – Conduct initial assessments, track student progress, provide guidance, and liaise with relevant staff to support learner development.
• Curriculum & Professional Practice – Maintain up-to-date knowledge of curriculum models, teaching methodologies, and subject-specific developments to ensure high-quality, inclusive education.
• Compliance & Safeguarding – Uphold statutory responsibilities including safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, and ensure all administrative and regulatory requirements are met.
• Continuous Development – Engage in ongoing professional development, reflect on teaching practices, and adapt to changes in the FE sector to enhance teaching effectiveness.

About you:

• Qualifications & Education – Degree in English or related subject, with GCSE-level Maths and English (Grade A–C or Level 2 equivalent).
• Teaching Credentials – Hold or be working towards a DET (Diploma in Education & Training) and possess a minimum teaching qualification specific to the role.
• Experience & Knowledge – Proven success in teaching English across various levels and groups, with a strong understanding of Equality and Diversity.
• Skills & Attributes – Excellent communication, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and a focus on achieving high retention and success rates.
• Flexibility & Mobility – Ability to teach both day and evening classes, with a full driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel across three sites.

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: 07 July 2025

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 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.