At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons in Sociology and Criminology, assess student progress, and organise extracurricular activities.
- Company: Join The Bedford College Group, a prominent educational institution focused on student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary between £33,048 and £38,169, 45 days annual leave, and access to professional development.
- Other info: The position is part-time, requiring 25.9 hours per week on a permanent contract.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to shape student outcomes in a supportive Sixth Form environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a degree in a relevant subject and a recognised teaching qualification.
The predicted salary is between 38169 - 38169 £ per year.
Location: The Bedford Sixth Form
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.
Hours/Weeks: 25.9 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – 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
- Teaching, Learning & Student Development: Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching within Sixth Form, developing students’ knowledge, skills and curiosity to support progression and achievement.
- Curriculum Planning & Delivery: Plan, prepare and deliver structured lessons, maintaining a high‑quality learning environment and contributing proactively to curriculum development.
- Assessment, Progress & Achievement: Provide timely assessment and feedback, monitor student progress and contribute to improving retention, attainment and overall student outcomes.
- Enrichment, Engagement & Student Experience: Organise extracurricular activities, trips and events, enhancing the student experience and supporting personal development.
- Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance: Participate in CPD, performance reviews and college activities, while upholding safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and organisational standards.
About you
- Qualifications & A Level Teaching Expertise: Degree in a relevant subject with a recognised teaching qualification, supported by current experience teaching A Level students in a Sixth Form or FE setting.
- Teaching Excellence & Learner Outcomes: Demonstrable success delivering high‑quality teaching, creating outstanding learning environments and achieving strong student progress and attainment.
- Curriculum Knowledge & Innovative Practice: Up‑to‑date subject and syllabus knowledge, with effective use of ILT to enhance teaching and engage learners through modern approaches.
- Communication, Teamwork & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Professional Values, Safeguarding & Adaptability: Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous improvement, with resilience, flexibility and professionalism to meet changing demands.
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: 02 July 2026
Vision and values alignment
- 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.
Safeguarding
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.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Teacher - Sociology and Criminology in Bedford employer: Bedford ESOL
The Bedford College Group is dedicated to nurturing educational excellence and offers extensive professional development opportunities. Located in Bedford, the college promotes a student-centred approach and values teamwork and inclusivity. Employees benefit from a supportive environment and a commitment to safeguarding.
