Pathways Lecturer: Complex Needs & Adult Prep

Central Bedfordshire College; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher’s Pension

Discounts for Retail and Leisure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bedford College Group, based in Dunstable, seeks a Pathways Lecturer for Complex Needs & Preparation for Adults. This permanent full-time post offers a salary of £33,048–£38,169 per annum DOE, 45 days leave, and a Teacher’s Pension. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available.

The role focuses on personalised SEND teaching, preparing for adulthood, inclusive learning, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Interviews 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/Level 5 qualification (or willingness to achieve a teaching qualification).
• GCSE Maths and English required.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training.

Responsibilities

• Personalised SEND Teaching - Deliver a highly personalised, sensory and experiential curriculum for learners with complex SEND, tailored to EHCP outcomes, communication needs, sensory profiles and individual aspirations.
• Preparing for Adulthood - Develop students’ communication, independence, emotional regulation, wellbeing, life skills and engagement, supporting progression towards employment, independent living, community inclusion and positive relationships.
• Inclusive Learning & Progress - Adapt teaching, resources and learning environments to meet diverse needs, assess and evidence learner progress, and create meaningful opportunities that promote choice-making, self-advocacy and participation.
• Collaborative Multi-Disciplinary Working - Work closely with teaching assistants, families, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and other specialists to ensure consistent, person-centred support and successful learner outcomes.
• Curriculum, Safeguarding & Quality - Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and learner assessment, while maintaining safeguarding, equality, health and safety, compliance and professional development responsibilities.

Skills

SEND Teaching

Communication & Collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Degree/Level 5 qualification

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Bedford College Group, based in Dunstable, seeks a Pathways Lecturer for Complex Needs & Preparation for Adults. This permanent full-time post offers a salary of £33,048–£38,169 per annum DOE, 45 days leave, and a Teacher’s Pension. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available.

The role focuses on personalised SEND teaching, preparing for adulthood, inclusive learning, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Interviews 2 November 2026.