Lecturer - Pathways

Role: Lecturer – Pathways

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 theRight 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.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Pathways to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Inclusive Teaching & Learner Support – Deliver engaging, differentiated teaching across Pathways programmes; meet individual needs (including complex SEND); assess and record progress; maintain accurate documentation; and ensure behaviour aligns with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Curriculum Development & Sensory Provision – Develop and implement inclusive curriculum materials, contribute to course design, embed sensory strategies, support sensory circuits, and create sensory‑supportive learning environments tailored to learners’ profiles and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes.
• Specialist SEND Collaboration – Work closely with Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, behaviour specialists and support staff to embed communication, regulation and independence strategies into personalised learning programmes.
• Team Contribution & Quality Processes – Plan and oversee support staff within learning sessions, participate in team meetings, support quality assurance (feedback, reviews, moderation), engage with vocational and enrichment opportunities, and stay current in your specialist area.
• College Engagement & Compliance – Take part in promotional events, uphold safeguarding, EDI and H&S requirements, complete administrative tasks to meet funding rules, and participate in ongoing professional development and SEND‑specific training.

About you:

• Qualifications & Professional Requirements – Relevant degree and/or Level 5 qualification, GCSE Maths and English (A–C or equivalent), and willingness to achieve a CertEd/PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Teaching, SEND & Curriculum Expertise – Recent experience teaching and assessing Entry Level and above, strong knowledge of SEND developments, EHCPs, inclusive practice and differentiated teaching, plus assessment and moderation skills aligned to awarding body standards.
• Student‑Centred Skills & Pastoral Qualities– Ability to build supportive learning environments, demonstrate empathy, patience and strong behaviour‑management skills, and maintain a consistent focus on learner motivation, progress, independence and wellbeing.
• Professional Skills, Teamwork & Values – Proven high performance, strong organisational and interpersonal skills, ability to work to deadlines, collaborate across the College, influence effectively, and work fully in line with College values (teamwork, inclusion, student‑centred practice, continuous improvement, open and caring, nurturing excellence).
• Communication, Digital Skills & Safeguarding – Confident use of Microsoft Office and digital tools, strong communication across all channels, ability to work with students, families and colleagues, plus strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to student welfare.

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 organisationalVISION 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 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.

About The Central Bedfordshire College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire.  Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway.  CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

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 process which includes, 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, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences 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.