We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford campus for an Electrical Installation Lecturer to become a key member of our Construction and Building Services department.As an Electrical Installation Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through: Preparing, delivering and assessing subject specialisms on a range of courses, specifically focusing on Electrical Installation to Level 3Undertaking course administration as necessary.Leading and contributing to curriculum developments within the Programme Area/Centre.Carrying out course leadership duties where appropriate.Our ideal candidates will have experience of teaching or training, working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds alongside the following qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation (2360, 2330, 2365 or equivalent)Minimum Level 3 in Education and Training English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one yearEither recent experience of teaching and assessing on a range of programmes and levels, or recent experience of working in UK Electrotechnical industryKnowledge of the current developments in UK Building ServicesExperience of working effectively with people from diverse backgroundsAbility to communicate effectively and confidently face to face, on the telephone and in writingAbility to consistently support a high quality learning experience for all studentsSuccessful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION 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 Bedford CollegeBedford 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 GroupThe 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.Terms and Conditions - Bedford College 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)45 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysTeachers PensionRetail and leisure discounts