Trainee Lecturer - Science

Role: Trainee Lecturer
- Science

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £26,651 and £31,982 per annum based on experience and qualifications. 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: Various – Full or Part Time opportunities available

Contract Type: Permanent – Full or Part Time available

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 Trainee Lecturer in Science to join our Science department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Trainee Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across a range of courses, adapting to individual learner needs and creating engaging, inclusive learning environments.
• Assessment & Student Progress – Assess, verify, and monitor student work in line with awarding body standards, taking action to support achievement and ensure deadlines are met.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation – Develop up-to-date schemes of work and learning materials, keeping subject knowledge current and embedding best practice in teaching.
• Student Support & Behaviour – Guide and support students to achieve their potential, promoting positive behaviour and maintaining an environment aligned with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Administration & Compliance – Complete course administration, contribute to quality processes and course reviews, support marketing activities, and adhere to safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and professional standards.

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise – Degree in Science or related field (or significant experience), with GCSE English and Maths, strong subject knowledge, and willingness to gain a teaching qualification.
• Teaching & Learning Capability – Ability to teach a range of science subjects (e.g. biology, chemistry), delivering high-quality learning experiences and supporting student success.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships, work with diverse learners, and create a supportive learning environment.
• Organisation & Professional Skills – Highly organised, able to meet deadlines, contribute to team objectives, maintain high performance, and uphold organisational values.
• Compliance & Professional Conduct – Committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety, with a focus on maintaining professional standards and continuous development.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 20 July 2026

• 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.

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