Associate Teacher of Sport

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford Sixth Form campus for a Associate Teacher of Sport to become a key member of our Bedford Sixth Form Teaching department.

As a Associate Teacher of Sport, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Helping students develop their skills and reach their maximum potential through the delivery of courses and contributing to the development of Sixth Form curriculum and student experience.
• Undertaking an agreed teaching commitment that develops students’ knowledge, skills and understanding.
• Enthusing, engaging and motivating students to learn and foster their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
• Planning, preparing and delivering a range of lessons maintaining a high-quality learning environment.

Our ideal candidates will have current experience of teaching A Level / GCSE in relevant subject(s) and experience of teaching in a Sixth Form or FE College environment with students 16 – 18 year olds, alongside the following qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant subject
• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade 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.

Terms and Conditions - Bedford College Professional Services 

• 7.4 hours per week
• Start date: 5th September 2022
• End date: 30th June 2023
• Free on-site parking
• Retail and leisure discounts

Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you.

The Bedford College Group is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.  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 26th June 2022

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group may conduct our interviews via Microsoft Teams.  More information will be available at interview stage.

Supporting Documents

• JDP - BSF teacher (2).doc

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.