Associate Lecturer - Computing in Bedford

Location: Bedford College, Bedford

Salary/Benefits: £21.50 per hour

Hours/Weeks: 7 hours per week

Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly Paid

Right to Work: This is a UK based contract and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We are 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 Computing Lecturer to join our Computing and Digital Technologies department at The Bedford College Group.

• Responsibilities:
• Teaching & Delivery – Plan, prepare, and deliver high‑quality computing courses (L1–L5), ensuring inclusive, engaging learning that meets awarding body standards and individual student needs.
• Student Support & Progress – Guide, mentor, and monitor students through tutorials, assessment, and feedback to help them achieve success and reach their full potential.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance – Design and assess work, track performance, maintain records, and ensure compliance with quality standards, verification, and moderation processes.
• Curriculum Development & Engagement – Contribute to innovative teaching, course development, employer links, and wider activities such as marketing events, open days, and student recruitment.
• Professional & Organisational Responsibilities – Uphold college values, safeguarding, and student experience, complete administrative duties, collaborate with colleagues, and support departmental and college‑wide initiatives.

• Qualifications & Experience:
• Qualifications & Professional Credentials – Strong academic or industry background with a degree (or equivalent experience), GCSE English and Maths (Grade A to C or equivalent), and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE), up‑to‑date DBS and valid visa status.
• Teaching & Learning Excellence – Experience of teaching at Level 2, 3 or 4, knowledge and experience of quality assurance systems in Further Education, demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality learning experiences, support student progress, and contribute to curriculum development across FE levels. Skilled in tutoring, applying innovative teaching methods, and using data and IT systems to improve outcomes.
• Core Skills & Competencies – Highly effective communicator with strong organisational skills, capable of meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and working independently or collaboratively. Confident in IT (Microsoft Office, Teams) and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Personal Attributes & Professional Conduct – Detail‑oriented, adaptable, and resilient under pressure. Builds positive relationships, handles sensitive information confidentially, and demonstrates leadership while aligning with organisational values such as equality, safeguarding, and professionalism.

• Additional Requirements & Compliance:
• Flexible and mobile (travel across campuses, adaptable hours), with responsibility for safeguarding learners and maintaining professional boundaries. Holds relevant training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, EDI, ITQ) and meets health & safety expectations, including risk assessment awareness.

Important Information: 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. 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.