Lecturer - Business and Accounting

Role: Lecturer - Business and Accounting

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

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, People'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: 14.8 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

Employment Requirements: 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.

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Business and Accounting to join our Business department at The Bedford College Group.

• Deliver T‑Level Accounting – Prepare, teach, and assess students on the T‑Level Accounting course.
• Support Student Success – Guide and motivate learners to achieve their full potential and meet required standards.
• Ensure Quality Learning – Create engaging lessons, monitor progress, and maintain high‑quality learning environments.
• Champion Curriculum & Development – Develop schemes of work, innovate teaching methods, and contribute to marketing activities.
• Uphold College Values & Compliance – Promote safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and participate in training and college‑wide events.

• Qualified in Accounting – Holds a relevant qualification at least one level above the course being taught.
• Experienced Educator – Recent teaching experience in accounting with strong classroom management skills.
• Exceptional Communication & Organisation – Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communication, organisational, prioritisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical & Professional Competence – High numeracy, proficient in Microsoft Office, handles sensitive data confidentially, and works effectively under pressure.
• Values‑Driven & Flexible – Adheres to safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies; able to travel, adapt hours, and maintain professional boundaries.

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 Cert Ed information.

Interviews to be held: TBC

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Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, including our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.

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:
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