Role: Lecturer / Trainee Lecturer – Personal Development
Location: Shuttleworth College – Old Warden
Salary/Benefits: Salary from £31,930 (qualified) or £25,750 (non-qualified) per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Lecturer / Trainee Lecturer in Personal Development to join our Land and Environment department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
• Overall Responsibilities – Deliver and assess a range of courses within the Land and Environment Department, focusing on personal development; support student success; contribute to curriculum innovation; engage in marketing and promotion.
• Teaching & Support – Teach topics like safeguarding, life skills, British Values, and employability; provide tutorial and professional skills support; deliver work readiness activities; track student progress using college systems.
• Curriculum & Assessment – Develop schemes of work and learning materials; assess and verify student work; provide progress reports; implement vocational opportunities; contribute to curriculum development and quality processes.
• Administration & Engagement – Maintain accurate records; participate in meetings and course reviews; support marketing events; interview and assess prospective students; ensure safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Statutory & Additional Duties – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety; engage in CPD; lead curriculum development and mentor new staff (if Cert Ed/PGCE qualified); collaborate with Advanced Practitioners.
About you:
• Qualifications – Level 3 qualification; GCSE English and Maths (or willingness to achieve Level 2); willingness to gain a Certificate in Education or equivalent.
• Experience – Delivering to learner groups; working in post-16 education; achieving team goals; high performance in previous roles; working with diverse backgrounds; promoting equality and diversity.
• Teaching Skills – Strong teaching ability across age groups and levels; curriculum development; delivering high-quality learning experiences; completing admin tasks accurately and on time.
• Professional Attributes – Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines; interest in the land-based sector; flexible and committed to continuous development.
• Commitment & Compliance – Promoting safeguarding and welfare; maintaining appropriate boundaries; willingness to travel across sites; awareness of health and safety; current driving licence.
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: 09 June 2025
