Trainee Lecturer - Science

The Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher’s Pension

35 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Course access

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Trainee Lecturer in Science at Bedford College (Cauldwell Street Campus). The role involves planning and delivering teaching across science courses, assessing student work, and developing learning materials to support achievement.

It also covers student support, administration, and adherence to safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in science or related field, GCSE English and Maths, and be prepared to gain a teaching qualification

Qualifications

• Teaching experience across science subjects.
• Ability to support student progress and learning outcomes.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across science courses.
• Assess, verify and monitor student work ensuring deadlines are met.
• Develop up-to-date schemes of work and learning materials.
• Support students to achieve their potential and maintain constructive behaviour.
• Complete course administration and support quality processes.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Organisation

Student support

Education

Degree in Science

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Role

Trainee Lecturer - Science

Location

Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits

Salary is between £26,651 and £31,982 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks

Various – Full or Part Time opportunities available

Contract Type

Permanent – Full or Part Time available

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 a Trainee Lecturer in Science to join our Science department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Teaching & Learning Delivery - Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across a range of courses, adapting to individual learner needs and creating engaging, inclusive learning environments.
• Assessment & Student Progress - Assess, verify, and monitor student work in line with awarding body standards, taking action to support achievement and ensure deadlines are met.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation - Develop up-to-date schemes of work and learning materials, keeping subject knowledge current and embedding best practice in teaching.
• Student Support & Behaviour - Guide and support students to achieve their potential, promoting positive behaviour and maintaining an environment aligned with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Administration & Compliance - Complete course administration, contribute to quality processes and course reviews, support marketing activities, and adhere to safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and professional standards.

About You

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise - Degree in Science or related field (or significant experience), with GCSE English and Maths, strong subject knowledge, and willingness to gain a teaching qualification.
• Teaching & Learning Capability - Ability to teach a range of science subjects (e.g. biology, chemistry), delivering high-quality learning experiences and supporting student success.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships, work with diverse learners, and create a supportive learning environment.
• Organisation & Professional Skills - Highly organised, able to meet deadlines, contribute to team objectives, maintain high performance, and uphold organisational values.
• Compliance & Professional Conduct - Committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety, with a focus on maintaining professional standards and continuous development.

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

20 July 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.