Associate Lecturer Esol

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford campus for a flexible hourly-paid Associate Lecturer to become part of our ESOL &Basic Skills department.

As a Associate Lecturer, you will play a role in the success of our students through:

- Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential.
- Managing students’ learning and provide a high quality learning experience.
- Contributing pro-actively to developments in the Centre in innovative teaching.

Essential qualifications
- Level 3 relevant qualification
- GSCE Maths and English (grades A - C) or equivalent
- ** 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.
- **Educational excellence - **We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
- **Teamwork** - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- **Continuous improvement - **We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
- ** 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 and support each other.
- **Inclusive - **We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975

DBS filtering guide
- The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

**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 Us**

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

**Contract Type - Bedford College Professional Services**
- Current requirement of ad hoc hours per week
- Peoples Pension
- Free on-site parking
- Retail and leisure discounts

**Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed