Lecturer - Business

Lecturer - Business The Bedford College Group Dunstable

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave 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: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full 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.

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

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

• High‑Quality Business Teaching
  – Plan, deliver and assess engaging Business lessons (Levels 1–3, BTEC, T Levels), differentiate for diverse learners including SEND, and provide timely, developmental feedback to drive achievement.
• Learner Support & Progress Monitoring – Track attendance, engagement and progress; act as a personal tutor; set and review targets through ILPs; promote positive behaviour; and guide learners toward HE, apprenticeships or employment.
• Curriculum Development & Employer Engagement – Contribute to curriculum planning, align provision with labour‑market needs, build employer links for placements and enrichment, and support course reviews and quality improvement.
• Quality Assurance & Professional Practice – Maintain accurate records, comply with IV/EQA/audit processes, engage in self‑assessment and CPD, attend meetings and events, and collaborate with teaching, ALS, safeguarding and support teams.
• Business Knowledge & Industry Awareness – Apply strong subject expertise (marketing, finance, HR, operations, enterprise), understand sector expectations, use digital learning tools effectively, and embed inclusive strategies that meet awarding‑body and FE requirements.

• Qualifications & Professional Foundations – Degree in Computer Science or related subject and a teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve), with strong understanding of FE teaching, learning and assessment expectations.
• Business & Curriculum Knowledge – Sound knowledge of Business subject areas (marketing, finance, enterprise, management), vocational qualifications (BTEC, T Level, Access), quality assurance processes, digital learning technologies, and progression pathways.
• Teaching Experience & Learner Support – Experience delivering lessons, assessing work, supporting mixed‑ability and SEND learners, monitoring progress and implementing interventions, and working collaboratively within curriculum teams.
• Pedagogical & Professional Skills – Ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, manage classrooms effectively, provide high‑quality feedback, use data to improve outcomes, meet administrative/QA deadlines, and communicate confidently with learners, families and colleagues.
• Values, Motivation & Professional Commitment – Strong commitment to high‑quality teaching, safeguarding, equality and diversity, teamwork and continuous improvement, with an enthusiastic approach that motivates learners and supports their achievement.

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: 14 April 2026

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…