Associate Lecturer - Learning Difficulties​/Disabilities

Overview

Role: Associate Lecturer - Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary: £21.50–£24.00 per hour DOE and Qualifications

Hours/Weeks: Up to 10 hours per week

Contract Type: Sessional - Hourly Paid - Fixed Term until 26 June 2026

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role: We are currently seeking an Associate Lecturer in Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities to join our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• Teaching & Assessment - Deliver and assess high-quality lessons for learners with SEND from Milestone 5 to Entry Level 3, including Gateway Qualifications in Skills for Independent Living.
• Curriculum & Resources - Prepare schemes of work, develop engaging materials, and implement innovative teaching strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Student Progress & Records - Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records, produce reports, and ensure timely interventions to meet awarding body standards.
• Quality & Compliance - Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety requirements; contribute to quality processes and course reviews.
• Professional Development - Keep subject knowledge current, attend training, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance provision and learner outcomes.

• Qualifications - Degree or equivalent vocational training in a relevant subject;
  Level 3 teaching qualification (City & Guilds or higher); willingness to achieve Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy if not already held.
• Experience - Teaching learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities; working collaboratively to meet team objectives and deadlines.
• Skills & Competencies - Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; ability to deliver high-quality, inclusive learning experiences and maintain accurate records.
• Professional Standards - Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety; ability to communicate effectively and uphold the College's reputation.
• Flexibility & Development - Positive attitude, willingness to work across sites, engage in CPD, and undertake relevant staff 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: TBC

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting processes which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions;

further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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