Lecturer - Performing Arts

Location: Kettering

Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 30/06/2026 23:59

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Role: Lecturer in Performing Arts

Location: Tresham College - Kettering Campus

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.

Hours/Weeks: 37hrs per week/ 52 Weeks

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent

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 Lecturer to join Performing Arts Department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Delivery - Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality courses, ensuring inclusive, engaging learning that meets awarding body standards and individual student needs.
• Student Support & Progress - Guide, mentor, and monitor students through tutorials, assessment, and feedback to help them achieve success and reach their full potential.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance - Design and assess work, track performance, maintain records, and ensure compliance with quality standards, verification, and moderation processes.
• Curriculum Development & Engagement - Contribute to innovative teaching, course development, employer links, and wider activities such as marketing events, open days, and student recruitment.
• Professional & Organisational Responsibilities - Uphold college values, safeguarding, and student experience, complete administrative duties, collaborate with colleagues, and support departmental and college-wide initiatives.
  
  

About You

• Qualifications & Professional Credentials Degree in relevant Subject area or relevant industry experience and professional standing, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C), and Recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivilant)
• Teaching & Learning Excellence -Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality learning experiences, support student progress, and contribute to curriculum development across FE levels. Skilled in tutoring, applying innovative teaching methods, and using data and IT systems to improve outcomes.
• Core Skills & Competencies - Highly effective communicator with strong organisational skills, capable of meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and working independently or collaboratively. Confident in IT (Microsoft Office, Teams) and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Personal Attributes & Professional Conduct - Detail-oriented, adaptable, and resilient under pressure. Builds positive relationships, handles sensitive information confidentially, and demonstrates leadership while aligning with organisational values such as equality, safeguarding, and professionalism.
• Additional Requirements & Compliance - Flexible and mobile (travel across campuses, adaptable hours), with responsibility for safeguarding learners and maintaining professional boundaries. Holds relevant training (e.g. First Aid, safeguarding, EDI, ITQ) and meets health & safety expectations, including risk assessment awareness.
  
  

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

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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