Associate Lecturer - AAT

Role: Associate Lecturer – AAT

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is £21.50 per hour

Hours/Weeks: 10 hours per week – Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 18.00 to 21.00

Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly Paid

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 an Associate Lecturer in AAT to join our Finance department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Teaching & Learning Delivery - Plan and deliver high-quality AAT Level 1 and 2 lessons, using differentiated and engaging approaches to support a range of learners and embed English, Maths, and digital skills.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance - Assess learner work to awarding body standards, maintain accurate records, provide constructive feedback, and participate in verification and quality processes.
• Learner Support & Progress - Monitor attendance, behaviour, and progress, providing academic and pastoral support to help learners achieve targets and progress into further study or employment.
• Curriculum Development & Industry Relevance - Contribute to programme development, ensure content reflects industry practice, and enhance learning through employer engagement and enrichment activities.
• Collaboration & Compliance - Work with colleagues, support recruitment events, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and college policies while contributing to continuous improvement.

About you:

• Qualifications & Professional Expertise - AAT Level 4 (or equivalent), degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, and a recognised teaching qualification, with strong knowledge of accounting principles and AAT programmes.
• Industry & Training Experience - Practical experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, with experience delivering or supporting training and developing learner understanding.
• Communication & Learner Support Skills - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and support learners to achieve success and progression.
• Organisation & Technical Skills - Well-organised with effective administrative and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
• Professionalism & Continuous Development - Learner-focused, reliable, and adaptable, with a commitment to safeguarding, high standards, and ongoing professional and personal development.

What is an Associate?

Associates work on a short-term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services, and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate Agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you.

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

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 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.