Role: Associate Lecturer – ESOL
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus and Community Locations
Salary/Benefits: Salary is £25.00 per hour
Hours/Weeks: TBC
Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly Paid
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 an Associate Lecturer in ESOL to join our Adult and Community Learning and ESOL department at The Bedford College Group.
As an Associate Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- ESOL Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan, prepare and deliver engaging ESOL lessons for 16–18 and adult learners across campuses, employer sites or community venues, using varied teaching strategies and ILT to promote strong language development.
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Assessment, Tracking & Learner Support – Assess and mark ESOL and Digital Skills components, track progress, complete required documentation, liaise with tutors/support teams and provide tailored learner support in line with curriculum needs.
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Curriculum Knowledge & Professional Practice – Maintain strong understanding of FE context, ESOL curriculum models, assessment methods, inclusive practice, diverse learner needs and current sector developments to inform high‑quality delivery.
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Quality, Administration & Collaboration – Carry out all administrative tasks accurately, participate in moderation and course reviews, reflect on teaching practice, measure effectiveness and work collaboratively with curriculum and support colleagues.
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Compliance, Inclusive Values & CPD – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and GDPR standards, maintain professional boundaries, engage in ongoing training and ensure continual improvement of ESOL provision.
About you:
- Qualifications & ESOL Teaching Credentials – GCSE‑level English and Maths (A–C / Level 2) and a recognised ESOL teaching qualification such as CELTA, Trinity TESOL or equivalent.
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ESOL Teaching Experience & Learner Understanding – Proven success teaching ESOL across multiple levels, with strong understanding of ESOL learner needs and the ability to support a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds.
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Inclusive Practice & Communication – Demonstrable knowledge of equality and diversity, with excellent communication skills to support learners with language barriers and deliver inclusive, accessible learning.
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Interpersonal Skills & Learner Support – Empathetic, learner‑centred and confident working with varied abilities, creating a supportive environment that fosters confidence, progression and positive engagement.
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Professionalism, Motivation & Achievement Focus – A self‑starter who is enthusiastic, well‑motivated and committed to delivering outstanding retention and achievement outcomes.
What is an Associate?
Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you. Typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.
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.
