Lecturer - SEND / SEMH

Lecturer – SEND / SEMH

Central Bedfordshire College invites applications for a Lecturer – SEND / SEMH role in its Foundation Learning department. The position is based in the Houghton Learning Hub.

Location: Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire College – Houghton Learning Hub

Salary: £31,930 – £36,878 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Expects to fill by: 26/11/2025 23:59

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Contract: Permanent – Full Time.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in SEND / SEMH to join our Foundation Learning department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Empowering Education – Join a forward‑thinking FE college committed to re‑engaging 16–24‑year‑olds who’ve faced barriers to learning, offering them a fresh start through tailored support.
• Dynamic Teaching Role – Deliver engaging sessions in Functional Skills (Maths & English), Employability, and Personal Development, adapting to diverse needs including EHCPs and SEND learners.
• Supportive Environment – Be part of a small, specialist team that values potential over past, building trust and promoting emotional wellbeing through trauma‑informed, restorative practices.
• Ideal Candidate Profile – You’re empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping SEMH learners succeed, with strong classroom management and a flexible, collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to Safeguarding – Uphold responsibilities in safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and continuous professional development in line with college policies.

About you

• Qualified or progressing – Holds a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd) or is currently working towards one.
• SEMH Experience – Brings experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or similar vulnerabilities.
• Curriculum Knowledge – Demonstrates strong understanding of Functional Skills and/or Employability programmes.
• Key Skills – Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Inclusive Approach – Committed to delivering trauma‑informed, inclusive education.

Strategic Vision alignment

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 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 and Vetting

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 a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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.

Apply now

To apply, please submit your application through our online portal. Successful candidates will be contacted for interview, dates to be confirmed.