Lecturer - Public Services

Bedford ESOL; Kettering; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Teacher's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group seeks a Lecturer in Public Services at the Tresham College, Kettering campus. You will plan, deliver and assess a range of public services courses, inspiring learners and ensuring syllabus coverage.

We value collaboration, professional development and safeguarding, with a strong emphasis on inclusive teaching and high standards. The role offers a permanent, full-time contract and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Holds or is working towards a teaching qualification (QTLS), Assessor Award, and Level 3+ in maths or English.
• Minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience across vocational areas.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to inspire learners in practical and theoretical settings.
• Commitment to quality assurance, safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design learning programmes, lessons, and resources to meet syllabus coverage.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons with differentiated approaches.
• Conduct initial assessments, set and mark assignments, provide feedback.
• Participate in meetings, course development, quality improvement and pastoral duties.
• Promote equality, safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Skills

Planning

Classroom management

Assessment & feedback

Team collaboration

Professional development

Equality & safeguarding

Education

QTLS

Assessor Award

Level 3+ Maths or English

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.

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

• 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.

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: 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 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.