Lecturer - Business and Accounting

Lecturer – Business and Accounting

Join The Bedford College Group to teach and develop students in the Business and Accounting department.

• Location:
  
  Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
• Salary: £33,048 – £38,169 per annum (pro‑ratata), based on experience and qualifications
• Annual Leave: 45 days (pro‑ratata) plus bank holidays
• Benefits:
  People’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, access to college courses
• Hours/Weeks: 14.8 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent – Term Time
• Eligibility: UK‑based contract, Right to Work in the UK required; no sponsorship offered

• 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 taught.
• Experienced Educator – recent teaching experience in accounting with strong classroom management skills.
• Exceptional Communication & Organisation – demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, organisational and prioritisation skills, and strong interpersonal ability.
• 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.

• Valuing Teamwork – we work as one team, respecting each other’s contributions.
• Improving Continuously – we challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• Student‑Centred – we consider students in all decision‑making to create positive outcomes.
• Inclusive – we celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – we care about the wellbeing of staff, students and the wider community, fostering trust.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – we promote excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve ambitions.

For a more detailed breakdown of the role and requirements, please see the attached Job Description. If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, see the attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

Interviews will be held at a later date. Successful candidates must demonstrate alignment with our VISION values.