Lecturer in English (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

We have a great opportunity based at our Gas and Plumbing centre for a Lecturer in English to become a key member of our English and Maths department.

As a Lecturer in English, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

  • Preparing, delivering and assessing English on a range of courses and levels.
  • Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential.
  • Managing students’ learning and provide a high-quality learning experience.
  • Contributing pro-actively to developments in the Centre in curriculum development and innovative teaching.
  • Participating in marketing and promotion activities to support a range of programmes and learning opportunities.

Our ideal candidates will have recent experience of teaching and assessing GCSE English courses and knowledge of the current developments in own specialist area, alongside the following qualifications:

  • Relevant degree and/or level 5 qualification in English
  • Certificate in Education/PGCE or equivalent or willingness to achieve
  • GSCE Maths and English (grades A – C) or equivalent

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College

Fixed-term Contract – Maternity Cover

37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year, pro rata

392.2 hours holiday per annum, pro rata

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview stage.

Please apply via the link