Lecturer - Uniformed Public Services

Role

Lecturer – Uniformed Public Services

Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications. 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, teacher’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, and access to college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement are for a Qualified Lecturer.

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Permanent – Full Time

Right to work in the UK required. No sponsorship is offered and any offer will be subject to evidence of right to work.

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

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

• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Deliver high‑quality teaching, assessment and verification across a range of programmes and levels, supporting learners to achieve their full potential.
• Curriculum Planning & Innovative Delivery – Develop engaging schemes of work and learning materials, contributing proactively to curriculum development and innovative teaching approaches.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Monitor learner progress, provide timely feedback and ensure compliance with awarding body standards and internal quality processes.
• Learner Support, Behaviour & Enrichment – Support students through guidance, behaviour management and enrichment activities, including employer engagement and work experience opportunities.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Maintain accurate records, contribute to team and college activities, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD requirements.

• Industry Expertise & Uniformed Services Knowledge – Relevant industry experience with up‑to‑date knowledge of developments within the Uniformed Services sector, supporting vocationally relevant teaching and learning.
• Teaching, Learning & Student Engagement – Ability to deliver high‑quality learning experiences, creating engaging and inclusive environments that support student achievement and progression.
• Communication, Organisation & IT Skills – Strong communication and organisational skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and managing workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Collaboration, Professionalism & Values – Effective team player who builds positive relationships, promotes the College’s reputation and works in line with organisational values.
• Safeguarding, Flexibility & Continuous Development – Committed to safeguarding, equality and ongoing CPD, with a flexible approach to working across sites and adapting to changing demands.

• 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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.