We are currently seeking an hourly paid Associate Lecturer in Computing to join The Bedford College Group at our Central Bedfordshire College campus in Dunstable.

An Associate Lecturer plays an important role in the success of our students by developing and delivering engaging and innovative lessons that inspire learning and foster academic growth. They assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to help students reach their full potential, and maintain accurate records and reports to track development. Collaborating closely with other members of the IT team, the Associate Lecturer contributes to the development and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring it remains current and relevant. Additionally, they play a key part in the overall development of the department, driving continuous improvement and supporting a high-quality learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience of teaching Computing, with a strong, up-to-date knowledge of the subject area, relevant syllabus, and modern teaching methods. They will be able to demonstrate expertise in delivering content that is both current and aligned with industry standards. In addition to practical teaching experience, candidates should hold the following qualifications:

• Degree in relevant subject area
• Good standard of General Education to include Maths and English at Level 2
• Recognised Teaching Qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed) (Desireable)

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.

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.

Contract Type - Bedford College Professional Services

• Current requirement of up to 37 hours per week
• Peoples Pension
• Retail and leisure discounts