Lecturer - Science - Maternity Cover

Role: Lecturer – Science – MATERNITY COVER

Location: Tresham College – Kettering 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 to join our Science department at The Bedford College Group as Maternity Cover.

• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Deliver high‑quality teaching, assessment and verification across Levels 2–5, supporting learners to achieve their full potential and succeed.
• Curriculum Planning & Innovative Delivery – Develop up‑to‑date schemes of work and engaging learning materials, contributing to curriculum development and innovative teaching practices.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Monitor learner progress, provide timely feedback, meet awarding body standards and contribute to internal quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Learner Support, Behaviour & Enrichment – Support individual learner needs, promote positive behaviour and enhance learning through employer engagement and vocational opportunities.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Maintain accurate records, contribute to team and recruitment activities, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

• Qualifications & Scientific Expertise – Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related subject with GCSE English and maths, supported by vocational sector experience and commitment to achieving a teaching qualification.
• Teaching, Learning & Student Experience – Ability to deliver high‑quality teaching, creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that support student achievement and progression.
• Sector Knowledge & Continuous Development – Up‑to‑date knowledge of scientific developments, with a strong commitment to CPD and maintaining professional expertise.
• Communication, Organisation & Collaboration – Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, able to build effective relationships, meet deadlines and contribute to team success.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, equality and College values, maintaining professionalism with flexibility to work across sites and adapt to changing demands.

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: TBC

• 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.

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle,…