Trainee Lecturer - English; Maternity Cover

Location:

Dunstable

Salary: £26,651 – £31,982 (pro rata) per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Expires: 30/06/2026 23:59

Trainee Lecturer – English (Maternity Cover)

Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable

£26,651 – £31,982 (pro rata) per annum, 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, professional and personal development opportunities.

18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Part‑time, Permanent

We are seeking a Trainee Lecturer to join the English and Maths Department at The Bedford College Group.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high‑quality courses, ensuring inclusive, engaging learning that meets awarding body standards and individual student needs.
• Guide, mentor, and monitor students through tutorials, assessment, and feedback to help them achieve success.
• Design and assess work, track performance, maintain records, and ensure compliance with quality standards, verification, and moderation processes.
• Contribute to innovative teaching, course development, employer links, and wider activities such as marketing events, open days, and student recruitment.
• Uphold college values, safeguarding, and student experience, complete administrative duties, collaborate with colleagues, and support departmental and college‑wide initiatives.

• Degree in a relevant subject area, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A‑C).
• Willingness to achieve PGCE/Cert Ed.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality learning experiences, support student progress, and contribute to curriculum development across FE levels.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and work independently or collaboratively.
• Proficiency in IT (Microsoft Office, Teams) and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Detail‑oriented, adaptable, resilient under pressure, builds positive relationships, handles confidential information, demonstrates leadership and values of equality, safeguarding, and professionalism.
• Flexible and mobile, willing to travel across campuses and adjust hours; holds relevant training (First Aid, safeguarding, EDI, ITQ). Meets health and safety expectations.

This UK‑based contract requires Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.

Excluded from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants barred from working with children may not apply.