Teacher - Sociology and Criminology

Role: Teacher – Sociology and Criminology

Location: The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) 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 Teacher.

Hours/Weeks: 25.9 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

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 Teacher of Sociology and Criminology to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group.

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

• Teaching, Learning & Student Development – Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching within Sixth Form, developing students’ knowledge, skills and curiosity to support progression and achievement.
• Curriculum Planning & Delivery – Plan, prepare and deliver structured lessons, maintaining a high‑quality learning environment and contributing proactively to curriculum development.
• Assessment, Progress & Achievement – Provide timely assessment and feedback, monitor student progress and contribute to improving retention, attainment and overall student outcomes.
• Enrichment, Engagement & Student Experience – Organise extracurricular activities, trips and events, enhancing the student experience and supporting personal development.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Participate in CPD, performance reviews and college activities, while upholding safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and organisational standards.

About you:

• Qualifications & A Level Teaching Expertise – Degree in a relevant subject with a recognised teaching qualification, supported by current experience teaching A Level students in a Sixth Form or FE setting.
• Teaching Excellence & Learner Outcomes – Demonstrable success delivering high‑quality teaching, creating outstanding learning environments and achieving strong student progress and attainment.
• Curriculum Knowledge & Innovative Practice – Up‑to‑date subject and syllabus knowledge, with effective use of ILT to enhance teaching and engage learners through modern approaches.
• Communication, Teamwork & Stakeholder Engagement – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Adaptability – Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous improvement, with resilience, flexibility and professionalism to meet changing demands.

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: 02 July 2026

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.

About The Bedford Sixth Form

The Bedford Sixth Form helps students to achieve their career aspirations through high academic success. We strive to offer a sixth form experience that’s different to school and one that will make our students stand out from the crowd.
Our excellent teachers are not only subject specialists but experts in teaching 16-19 year olds, so you will benefit from their focused knowledge and experience. What’s more, our beautiful period building offers you a legacy of excellent education combined with the latest facilities.

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.