Role: Lecturer – Motor Vehicle
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Various CBC sites
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave 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.
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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 Motor Vehicle to join our Motor Vehicle department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- Teaching, Learning & Life Skills Delivery – Deliver engaging, practical teaching across Motor Vehicle programmes (Levels 1–3), integrating real‑world skills and promoting learner progression and success.
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Curriculum Planning & Resource Development – Plan schemes of work, create differentiated learning activities and prepare resources that meet awarding body standards and support varied learner needs.
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Assessment, Progress & Learner Support – Monitor attendance and progress, assess learner performance, provide constructive feedback and implement interventions to support achievement and development.
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Classroom Management, Safety & Practical Delivery – Maintain a safe, well‑managed learning environment, enforce behaviour expectations, conduct risk assessments and ensure effective use of workshop resources.
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Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Contribute to course development, marketing and events, work collaboratively with stakeholders, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD responsibilities.
About you:
- Qualifications, Vocational Skills & Industry Expertise – Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject with Level 2 English and maths, supported by current industry experience and up‑to‑date technical knowledge.
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Teaching, Delivery & Learner Engagement – Able to deliver engaging teaching across vocational areas and levels using varied approaches, motivating learners and supporting achievement and progression.
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Assessment, Quality & Health & Safety – Knowledge of assessment practices and industry quality standards, with strong application of health and safety principles in practical learning environments.
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Communication, Organisation & Teamwork – Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, able to manage time effectively, work collaboratively and build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
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Professional Values, CPD & Flexibility – Committed to continuous professional development, safeguarding and professional boundaries, with a flexible approach to work and dedication to learner success.
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: TBC
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.
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Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
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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.
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Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
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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.
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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.
