Lecturer - Public Services

The Bedford College Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher’s Pension

45 days annual leave

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

The Bedford College Group invites applications for a Lecturer in Public Services at Tresham College, Kettering. You will design and deliver vocational Public Services courses, planning work experience and ensuring syllabus coverage.

Role requires teaching experience, QTLS or commitment, and current maths/english capability, with a focus on inclusive learning and quality enhancement across the department.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTLS) or working towards it.
• Assessor Award holder or gaining equivalent assessment expertise.
• Level 3+ in maths or English with up-to-date vocational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare learning programmes, lessons and resources tailored to learners’ needs including work experience.
• Deliver safe, engaging, and inclusive lessons with differentiated activities and clear progression.
• Conduct initial assessments, set and mark assignments, maintain records and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Professionalism

Education

QTLS

Assessor Award

Maths/English Level 3+

Job description

Role

Lecturer – Public Services

Location

Tresham College - Kettering

Salary/Benefits

Salary between £33,048 to £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.

Hours/Weeks

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type

Permanent – Full Time

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Public Services to join our Sport, Public Service and Travel department at The Bedford College Group.

• Planning & Preparation – Design relevant learning programmes, lessons, and resources tailored to learners’ needs, including planning for work experience and ensuring full syllabus coverage.
• Classroom Management & Delivery – Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment, manage behaviour, and deliver structured, differentiated lessons that encourage active participation and progression.
• Assessment & Feedback – Conduct initial assessments, set and mark assignments, maintain accurate records, and provide constructive feedback to support learner development and achievement.
• Professional Duties & Collaboration – Participate in team meetings, contribute to course development and quality improvement, manage administrative and pastoral responsibilities, and support promotional activities.
• Values & Continuous Development – Embrace professional development, maintain awareness of sector developments, promote equality and safeguarding, and uphold a healthy work-life balance while meeting role expectations.

About You

• Qualifications & Industry Expertise – Holds or is working towards a teaching qualification (QTLS), Assessor Award, and Level 3+ in maths or English. Brings up-to-date vocational skills and relevant industry experience.
• Teaching Skills & Versatility – Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience with the ability to deliver across various vocational areas and learner levels using diverse teaching methods and technologies.
• Communication & Presentation – Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage learners in both practical and theoretical settings.
• Quality & Problem Solving – Confident in applying quality assurance systems, analysing data, solving problems in practical sessions, and ensuring smooth delivery in a target-driven environment.
• Professionalism & Development – A reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development, health and safety, teamwork, and maintaining high standards in organisation and time management.

Interviews to be held

TBC

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 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 Motorship alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kelling 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.