Trainee Lecturer - English (Maternity Cover)

Central Bedfordshire College; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension

35 days annual leave pro rata

Market supplement (£3,000 pro rata)

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire College in Dunstable is seeking a Trainee Lecturer to join the English department on a maternity cover contract. You will plan, prepare and deliver high-quality English courses and support diverse student needs.

The role requires a degree in a relevant subject, GCSE English and Maths, and a willingness to progress to PGCE/Cert Ed. You will contribute to curriculum development and engage with learners across FE levels.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach English with a relevant degree and basic GCSE requirements.
• Willingness to achieve PGCE/Cert Ed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality English courses.
• Provide student support, tutorials and feedback.
• Design and assess work ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Teaching

Delivery

Student support

Assessment

Curriculum development

Communication

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant subject

GCSE English and Maths A-C

PGCE/Cert Ed willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Location: Dunstable

Salary: Between £26,651 and £31,982 + £3000 Market Supplement (pro rata) per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 30/11/2026 23:59

Role: Trainee Lecturer - English (Maternity Cover)

Location: Central Bedfordshire College - Dunstable

Salary/Benefits: Between £26,651 and £31,982 + £3000 Market supplement (pro rata) per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (pro rata), Teachers Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 18.5hrs per week/52 Weeks

Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Right to Work: 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 English and Maths Department at The Bedford College Group.

• Teaching & Delivery - Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality courses, ensuring inclusive, engaging learning that meets awarding body standards and individual student needs.
• Student Support & Progress - Guide, mentor, and monitor students through tutorials, assessment, and feedback to help them achieve success and reach their full potential.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance - Design and assess work, track performance, maintain records, and ensure compliance with quality standards, verification, and moderation processes.
• Curriculum Development & Engagement - Contribute to innovative teaching, course development, employer links, and wider activities such as marketing events, open days, and student recruitment.
• Professional & Organisational Responsibilities - Uphold college values, safeguarding, and student experience, complete administrative duties, collaborate with colleagues, and support departmental and college-wide initiatives.

About You

• Qualifications & Professional Credentials Degree in relevant Subject area, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C), and willingness to achieve PGCE/Cert Ed.
• Teaching & Learning Excellence - Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences, support student progress, and contribute to curriculum development across FE levels. Skilled in tutoring, applying innovative teaching methods, and using data and IT systems to improve outcomes.
• Core Skills & Competencies - Highly effective communicator with strong organisational skills, capable of meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and working independently or collaboratively. Confident in IT (Microsoft Office, Teams) and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Personal Attributes & Professional Conduct - Detail-oriented, adaptable, and resilient under pressure. Builds positive relationships, handles sensitive information confidentially, and demonstrates leadership while aligning with organisational values such as equality, safeguarding, and professionalism.
• Additional Requirements & Compliance - Flexible and mobile (travel across campuses, adaptable hours), with responsibility for safeguarding learners and maintaining professional boundaries. Holds relevant training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, EDI, ITQ) and meets health & safety expectations, including risk assessment 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: TBC

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.