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Location: Dunstable
Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
Expires: 01/06/2026 23:59
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Role: Lecturer – Early Years
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway 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: 30 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
We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Early Years to join our Health, Social Care and Childcare department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Deliver high‑quality teaching across Early Years, Primary Education and Health & Social Care programmes, supporting learners to achieve and progress into further study or employment.
- Curriculum Planning & Innovative Delivery – Develop up‑to‑date schemes of work and engaging learning materials, contributing to innovative teaching practices aligned to awarding body standards.
- Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Assess, verify and track learner progress, providing timely feedback and contributing to internal quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
- Industry Engagement & Placement Support – Build and maintain employer relationships, coordinate and monitor placements, and enhance learning through vocational opportunities and enrichment activities.
- Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Work collaboratively across teams, complete administrative duties accurately, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD responsibilities while supporting departmental KPIs.
About You
- Qualifications & Early Years Expertise – Level 4+ qualification in Early Years with relevant sector experience, supported by GCSE English and maths and commitment to achieving a teaching qualification.
- Teaching, Learning & Learner Development – Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching across a range of learners, with strong skills in lesson planning, progress tracking and behaviour management.
- Sector Knowledge & Industry Engagement – Up‑to‑date knowledge of Early Years developments, with experience working alongside employers to enhance vocational learning and real‑world application.
- Professional Skills, Organisation & Communication – Highly organised and reliable, with strong communication, IT (Microsoft Office/Teams) and interpersonal skills, able to meet deadlines and engage stakeholders effectively.
- Values, Inclusion & Professional Practice – Student‑centred, inclusive and resilient, committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous improvement, with flexibility to travel and adapt to 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: 18 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 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.
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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