Lecturer – Games Design (FE), Bedford

Central Bedfordshire College; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher’s Pension

35 days annual leave

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Trainee Lecturer in Games Design to join our Performing Arts department at Bedford College Group. You will plan and deliver Digital, Media, Games, and Computing courses across levels 2–5, adapting to learners’ needs and ensuring high-quality teaching.

You will assess learners, use data to monitor progress, and contribute to curriculum development and industry-relevant practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject (or strong industry experience), GCSE English and Maths, DBS clearance, and a teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Experience teaching at Level 2/3, with knowledge of FE quality assurance systems and use of data and IT to monitor and improve performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, support students, and maintain a professional and welcoming environment.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines, manage workloads, maintain accuracy, handle sensitive data, and deliver consistently high performance under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety, with flexibility to travel, adapt working hours, and uphold professional standards and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Curriculum Delivery - Plan and deliver engaging Digital, Media, Games, and Computing courses across levels 2–5, adapting to learner needs and ensuring high-quality teaching.
• Assessment & Student Progress - Assess, verify, and monitor student work in line with awarding body standards, supporting learners through tutorials to achieve their full potential.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation - Develop up-to-date schemes of work and learning materials, contribute to new course development, and embed innovative teaching practices and industry relevance.
• Student Experience & Engagement - Promote positive behaviour, provide inclusive learning environments, support employability opportunities, and actively contribute to marketing and student recruitment activities.
• Quality, Compliance & Collaboration - Maintain accurate records, meet administrative and quality requirements, work with colleagues and awarding bodies, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Student engagement

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or strong industry experience

GCSE English and Maths

DBS clearance

Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Trainee Lecturer in Games Design to join our Performing Arts department at Bedford College Group. You will plan and deliver Digital, Media, Games, and Computing courses across levels 2–5, adapting to learners’ needs and ensuring high-quality teaching.

You will assess learners, use data to monitor progress, and contribute to curriculum development and industry-relevant practice.