Central Bedfordshire College
Lecturer - GCSE English and Functional Skills
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Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 06/07/2026 23:59
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Role: Lecturer – GCSE English and Functional Skills
Location: Tresham College – Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough Campuses
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.
Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time
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 Lecturer in GCSE English and Functional Skills to join our Adult & Community Learning & ESOL department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
Teaching & Delivery of Adult English - Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English provision for adult learners across multiple campuses, using engaging and inclusive teaching methods. Assessment & Learner Progress - Conduct initial assessments, monitor and report on student progress, complete marking and moderation, and ensure learners are placed on appropriate courses. Learner Support & Engagement - Provide tailored support to meet diverse learning needs, promote a positive learning environment, and work with support staff to enhance student success. Administration & Quality Assurance - Maintain accurate records, complete required documentation, and evaluate teaching effectiveness against quality standards and performance indicators. Professional Practice & Development - Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, apply best teaching practices, support attendance and achievement, and contribute to wider college responsibilities and compliance requirements.
About You
Qualifications & Teaching Expertise - Degree in English (or related subject) with a teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve), and a strong track record of delivering English across multiple levels. Flexible Teaching Capability - Ability to teach a diverse range of learners, including adults, 16–18 students, and both day and evening classes across multiple sites. Communication & Engagement Skills - Strong communication skills with an enthusiastic, self-motivated approach to engaging learners and supporting their development. Performance & OutcomesFocus - Committed to achieving high retention and success rates, with experience demonstrating positive teaching outcomes. Professional & Personal Requirements - Good standard of education (including GCSE Maths and English), commitment to equality and diversity, and flexibility to travel between campuses with own transport.
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For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.
Interviews to be held: TBC
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 Tresham College
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Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.
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 and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, 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 Motorsport alongside Silverstone race 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.
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