Lecturer - Business in Dunstable

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 08/04/2026 23:59

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 the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not offered 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 Business to join our Business department at The Bedford College Group. As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• High‑Quality Business Teaching – Plan, deliver and assess engaging Business lessons (Levels 1–3, BTEC, T Levels), differentiate for diverse learners including SEND, and provide timely, developmental feedback to drive achievement.
• Learner Support & Progress Monitoring – Track attendance, engagement and progress; act as a personal tutor; set and review targets through ILPs; promote positive behaviour; and guide learners toward HE, apprenticeships or employment.
• Curriculum Development & Employer Engagement – Contribute to curriculum planning, align provision with labour‑market needs, build employer links for placements and enrichment, and support course reviews and quality improvement.
• Quality Assurance & Professional Practice – Maintain accurate records, comply with IV/EQA/audit processes, engage in self‑assessment and CPD, attend meetings and events, and collaborate with teaching, ALS, safeguarding and support teams.
• Business Knowledge & Industry Awareness – Apply strong subject expertise (marketing, finance, HR, operations, enterprise), understand sector expectations, use digital learning tools effectively, and embed inclusive strategies that meet awarding‑body and FE requirements.

About You

• Qualifications & Professional Foundations – Degree in Computer Science or related subject and a teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve), with strong understanding of FE teaching, learning and assessment expectations.
• Business & Curriculum Knowledge – Sound knowledge of Business subject areas (marketing, finance, enterprise, management), vocational qualifications (BTEC, T Level, Access), quality assurance processes, digital learning technologies, and progression pathways.
• Teaching Experience & Learner Support – Experience delivering lessons, assessing work, supporting mixed‑ability and SEND learners, monitoring progress and implementing interventions, and working collaboratively within curriculum teams.
• Pedagogical & Professional Skills – Ability to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, manage classrooms effectively, provide high‑quality feedback, use data to improve outcomes, meet administrative/QA deadlines, and communicate confidently with learners, families and colleagues.
• Values, Motivation & Professional Commitment – Strong commitment to high‑quality teaching, safeguarding, equality and diversity, teamwork and continuous improvement, with an enthusiastic approach that motivates learners and supports their achievement.

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

Interviews to be held: 14 April 2026

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.

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. 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. The 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.