Teacher Of Art

The Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Teacher's Pension

Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Lecturer in Art and Design at The Bedford Sixth Form to deliver high‑quality Art & Design teaching across programmes, delivering engaging schemes of work and ensuring robust assessment and progression for learners. We value safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous development.

The role requires a degree in a creative subject with a PGCE, and experience across Levels 1–3 with commitment to assessor/verifier qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in a creative subject with PGCE and recent experience teaching Levels 1–3; committed to assessor/verifier qualifications.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and assessment; support diverse learners and drive positive outcomes across programmes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Art/Design with commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive learning environments.
• Excellent communication, organisation and collaboration; meet deadlines and build relationships across college.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across Art & Design programmes with industry experience.
• Develop schemes of work and engaging learning materials; contribute to curriculum development.
• Assess, verify and monitor learner work and progress; maintain accurate records.
• Provide tutorials and tailored learner support; promote engagement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to marketing, recruitment and enrichment activities; uphold safeguarding and CPD standards.

Skills

Art & Design teaching

Curriculum planning

Student support

Inclusion & equality

Communication & collaboration

Education

Degree in creative subject with PGCE

Job description

Role: Teacher - Art

Location: The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, Standard holiday entitlement, 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: Fixed Term – Full Time (End date 2nd Jul 2027)

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 Lecturer in Art and Design to join our Creative Arts department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Art & Design Teaching & Industry Expertise – Deliver high‑quality teaching across Art & Design programmes, applying strong subject knowledge and industry experience, including concept generation.
• Curriculum Delivery, Planning & Innovation – Develop schemes of work and engaging learning materials, contributing to curriculum development and innovative teaching that meets awarding body requirements.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Assess, verify and monitor learner work and progress, maintain accurate records and meet quality assurance and deadline requirements.
• Learner Support, Inclusion & Wellbeing – Provide tutorials and tailored support, promoting engagement, positive behaviour, mental health awareness and inclusive learning environments.
• Professional Practice & College Contribution – Contribute to marketing, recruitment and enrichment activities, collaborate with colleagues, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

About you:

• Qualifications & Creative Teaching Expertise – Degree in a creative subject with PGCE, supported by recent experience teaching and assessing across Levels 1–3 and commitment to achieving assessor/verifier qualifications.
• Teaching, Assessment & Learner Progression – Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching and assessment, support diverse learners (including those with mental health needs) and drive positive outcomes across programmes.
• Curriculum Knowledge & Inclusive Practice – Up‑to‑date knowledge of subject developments, with strong commitment to equality, diversity and creating inclusive, supportive learning environments.
• Communication, Organisation & Collaboration – Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to meet deadlines, build effective relationships across college and communicate confidently with all stakeholders.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Development – Dedicated to safeguarding, professional boundaries and continuous development, with a flexible approach to work and commitment to delivering a consistently high‑quality student experience.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

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 c

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 and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, 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 Motorsport alongside Silverstone race 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.