Trainee Lecturer - Science

About the Role

Tresham College, part of The Bedford College Group, is seeking a passionate and innovative Science teacher to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone dedicated to teaching students aged 16-19 within a Further Education (FE) setting, focusing on practical, interactive learning that prepares students for their next steps in education or employment.

As a Lecturer in Science, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons primarily in physics and chemistry, helping students to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who is not only knowledgeable in their subject area but also understands the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching in an FE environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, interactive lessons that engage and motivate students aged 16-19.
• Support students in their academic progress, providing constructive feedback and additional help as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to continually improve curriculum delivery and student outcomes.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of our student body.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in a relevant science subject.
• A willingness to gain a teaching qualification whilst in employment with us, funded by TBCG.
• A strong understanding of the Further Education sector and the ability to engage young learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.

Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate aligned to our 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.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Free on-site parking and access to discounts at college facilities.
• Opportunities for further professional development, including access to our wide range of college courses.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings.  Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

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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