Lecturer – Pathways Full Time NEW

Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 12/05/2026 23:59

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Role: Lecturer – Pathways

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) 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: 15 hours per week – 40 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time / Part 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.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Pathways to join our Specialist Provision department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Specialist SEND Curriculum Delivery – Design and deliver specialist Pathways provision for learners with SEND, including small‑group teaching, Preparing for Adulthood programmes, and entry‑level English and maths qualifications.
• High‑Quality Teaching & Learner Support– Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across entry‑level programmes, supporting students to achieve success, independence and progression.
• Assessment, Progress & Pastoral Care – Assess learner work to awarding‑body standards, track progress, deliver tutorials, maintain records, and act as a designated tutor providing personalised support.
• Curriculum Development & Quality Improvement – Contribute proactively to curriculum design, schemes of work, course reviews and innovation, mentoring new staff and supporting funding and quality priorities.
• Professional Practice & College Contribution – Uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety requirements, participate in marketing and college‑wide activities, and work collaboratively in line with TBCG values and policies.

About You

• Qualifications & Teaching Expertise – Hold a Level 3+ subject qualification with a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DET), strong subject knowledge and proven FE teaching experience.
• Teaching Excellence & Learner Engagement – Deliver high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment that motivates and inspires learners, promotes positive behaviour and meets diverse learning needs.
• Curriculum Delivery & Quality Improvement – Contribute to curriculum planning and development, assessment, moderation and quality improvement processes, using data to track progress and raise standards.
• Professional Skills & Collaboration – Highly organised and analytical, with excellent communication, IT and digital learning skills, able to collaborate effectively and share best practice across teams.
• Values, Safeguarding & Professional Conduct – Student‑focused and inclusive, committed to equality, safeguarding and College values, maintaining professional boundaries, continuous development, and flexibility across campuses and working hours.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held: 08 June 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION 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 Tresham College

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, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

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.

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