Progress and Development Tutor (Maternity Cover)

Bedford ESOL; Bedford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People’s Pension

Retail & Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group (The Bedford Sixth Form) is seeking a Progress and Development Tutor to support students through life skills education, development planning and learning delivery. The role requires delivering engaging lessons, maintaining records, and contributing to curriculum quality and partnerships.

You will work 37 hours per week over 41 weeks with a fixed-term contract ending 25 June 2027, offering professional development and access to college courses.

Qualifications

• Holds or is working towards a teaching qualification and has Level 2 English and Maths.
• Relevant vocational industry knowledge to support learners.
• Awareness of quality assurance and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life skills education and learner development.
• Plan schemes of work, resources and differentiated activities; assess and record progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment and support learner wellbeing.
• Contribute to course development, collaboration with colleagues and external organisations, and promotion of courses.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety requirements and complete administrative duties.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Vocational industry knowledge

Quality assurance awareness

Job description

Role: Progress and Development Tutor

Location: The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £29,316 and £34,394 (pro rata) per annum DOE and Qualification, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 41 weeks per year

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Full Time (Fixed Term end date: 25th June 27)

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 a Progress and Development Tutor to join The Bedford Sixth Form - part of The Bedford College Group

As a Progress and Development Tutor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Life Skills Teaching & Student Development - Deliver engaging and practical life skills education that develops learners' knowledge, independence, confidence, and progression opportunities, helping them achieve successful outcomes.
• Planning, Delivery & Assessment - Plan schemes of work and lessons, create learning resources, deliver differentiated learning activities, assess progress effectively, and maintain accurate records of learner achievement.
• Classroom Management & Learner Support - Create a safe and inclusive learning environment, manage learner behaviour and attendance, provide constructive feedback, support pastoral needs, and signpost learners to specialist services when required.
• Curriculum, Quality & Collaboration - Contribute to course development, quality improvement activities, work experience programmes, partnership working, marketing and promotion of courses, and collaboration with colleagues and external organisations.
• Professionalism, Safeguarding & Compliance - Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguard learners, adhere to health and safety requirements, complete administrative responsibilities, participate in professional development, and support wider College events and activities.

About you:

• Qualifications & Industry Expertise - Holds or is willing to work towards a teaching qualification, with Level 2 English and Maths, current vocational industry knowledge, quality assurance awareness, and a commitment to maintaining up-to-date professional and technical expertise.
• Teaching & Learning Delivery - Able to deliver engaging learning through a variety of teaching approaches and learning modes, motivate and inspire learners, support students across different levels, and adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
• Vocational Skills & Practical Application - Brings relevant industry experience and practical vocational skills, with the ability to solve problems, run effective practical sessions, and apply health and safety standards within learning environments.
• Communication, Organisation & Teamwork - Demonstrates strong presentation, interpersonal, communication, organisational and time-management skills, works effectively as part of a team, and performs confidently in target-driven environments.
• Learner Success & Professional Development - Motivated by learner achievement, committed to continuous professional development, reflective practice, quality improvement, flexibility, and maintaining high standards in teaching and learning.

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: 4th September 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 Central Bedfordshire College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

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.