Carpentry Lecturer

Bedford College, are currently recruiting for a Lecturer (Teacher) of Carpentry at our Bedford Campus. Lecturers at Bedford College, play a pivotal role in the success of our students by doing the following-

• To prepare, deliver and assess subject specialisms on a range of courses, specifically focusing on Carpentry/Joinery to Level 3
• To undertake course administration as necessary
• To lead and contribute to curriculum developments within the Programme Area/Centre
  
  Ideal candidates will have experience of Joinery or Carpentry, alongside the following qualifications (full teacher training can be provided):
• Recognised Teacher Qualification (PGCE, CertEd, QTS)
• Carpentry/Joinery NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Stage 3 teaching qualification (Cert. Ed/ PGCE or equivalent)
• Willingness to achieve Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent if not already held
• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
• Willingness to work towards Assessor/Verifier qualifications (A1/V1) if not already held, Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
  
  About Bedford College
Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, these include our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston. 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.

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.