Lecturer - Science

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bedford is seeking a Lecturer in Science. The role involves preparing and delivering courses, supporting student success, and engaging in continuous professional development. Candidates should possess a degree in a Science subject and be willing to work towards a teaching qualification. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Teacher’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a Science subject or equivalent experience required.
• Must be willing to work towards a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, and assess science-related courses.
• Maintain inclusive and safe learning environments.

Skills

Teaching Capability

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in a Science subject

GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C)

Job description

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Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary from £31,930 per annum (Pro-Rata) 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: Permanent – Full Time

About the role:

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

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

• Overall Responsibilities – Prepare, deliver, and assess a range of science-related courses; support student success; manage learning experiences; complete course administration.
• Teaching & Curriculum – Teach across Level 2–5 Science courses including T Levels and HNC; prepare schemes of work; develop engaging learning materials; assess and verify student work; monitor progress and set actions.
• Learning Environment – Maintain inclusive, safe, and engaging classrooms; uphold student behaviour standards; stay current in subject specialism; share expertise with colleagues.
• Administration & Quality – Complete accurate records and admin tasks; contribute to course team meetings and reviews; implement quality processes; support student feedback and surveys.
• Engagement & Compliance – Participate in marketing events; interview and assess prospective students; promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety; engage in ongoing training and development.

About you:

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise – A degree in a Science subject or equivalent experience is required, along with GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C). Ability to teach Forensic Science, Chemistry, or other Level 3 Science subjects is essential.
• Teaching Capability & Development – Must be willing to work towards a teaching qualification and able to deliver across a range of courses including Level 2/3 Applied Science, T Levels, and HNC.
• Professional Skills & Experience – Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, meet deadlines, and contribute to team goals. Prior high performance in roles and strong organisational skills are key.
• Values & Communication – Must align with values of Student Focus, High Performance, and Respect. Strong communication skills and a professional approach to representing the organisation are essential.
• Safeguarding & Continuous Improvement – Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, maintaining professional boundaries, and continuously updating skills and knowledge, including health and safety awareness.

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: 09 June 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 Bedford College

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, these include 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 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.