Pathways Lecturer

Bedford ESOL; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Teacher’s Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

Bedford College Group is seeking a Trainee Lecturer to join the Business Department in Dunstable on a part-time basis. The role involves teaching and assessing learners, delivering SEND support, and collaborating to develop inclusive curricula.

The position requires a relevant degree (or Level 5) and GCSEs, with commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development. It is UK-based with a right to work in the UK and permanent part-time terms.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or Level 5 qualification (or willingness to achieve a teaching qualification).
• GCSE Maths and English completed and a commitment to CPD, safeguarding and SEND training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare learners for adulthood, supporting development of skills, confidence and independence.
• Teach, assess and monitor learner progress, ensuring records meet funding requirements.
• Deliver sensory and personalised SEND support and adapt teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with support staff and therapists to enhance learner outcomes.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, health and safety and engage in professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

SEND expertise

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or Level 5

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Role: Lecturer – Pathways

Location:Central Bedfordshire College, Dunstable

Salary/Benefits:Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications (pro rata), 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: 19hrs per week/52 Weeks

Contract Type: Permanent - Part time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking Trainee Lecturer to join the Business Department at The Bedford College Group.

• Preparing Learners for Adulthood - Support students with additional needs to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for employment, further education, healthy living and social inclusion.
• Teaching, Assessment & Learner Progress - Deliver high-quality teaching, create engaging learning materials, assess achievement, monitor progress, maintain records and ensure programmes meet awarding body and funding requirements.
• Sensory & Personalised SEND Support - Develop and deliver sensory and personalised learning programmes, adapting teaching strategies and environments to meet individual sensory, communication and learning needs.
• Collaboration & Curriculum Development - Work closely with support staff, therapists and colleagues to enhance learner outcomes, contribute to curriculum design, share specialist expertise and promote inclusive practice.
• Safeguarding, Quality & Professional Standards - Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety requirements, contribute to quality improvement activities, support college initiatives and engage in ongoing professional development.

About you:

• Qualifications & Professional Development - Relevant degree or Level 5 qualification (or willingness to achieve a teaching qualification), GCSE Maths and English, and a commitment to continuous professional development, safeguarding and SEND-related training.
• Teaching & SEND Expertise - Experience teaching and assessing learners with learning difficulties and disabilities, strong knowledge of SEND developments, inclusive practice, equality and diversity, and the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Sensory Learning & Inclusive Practice - Understanding of sensory curricula, sensory integration and sensory circuits, with the ability to adapt learning environments and teaching approaches to support learners with complex needs.
• Communication, Organisation & Teamwork - Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, work collaboratively across teams and contribute effectively to shared objectives.
• Student-Centred Values & Safeguarding - Demonstrates empathy, patience and a commitment to safeguarding, student welfare and inclusion, while promoting independence, personal development and positive outcomes for all learners.

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: 2nd November 2026

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.