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Associate Lecturer - Childcare

The Bedford College Group

Up to 24 hours p/week, with days to be negotiated.

About the role:

Bedford College are currently seeking an Associate Lecturer to join our Care, Childcare and Counselling Department at our Bedford College Campus

As an Associate Lecturer in Childcare, you will play a key role in the success of our students through:

  • Preparing, delivering, assessing and verifying subject specialisms on a range of Early Years and Primary Education course including T Level and other similar qualifications, courses and levels.
  • Working alongside employers in establishing and maintaining vocationally relevant industry placement opportunities and experiences for all students.
  • Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential.
  • Managing students’ learning and providing a high-quality learning experience.
  • Contributing pro-actively to developments in curriculum and innovative teaching.
  • Participating in marketing and promotion activities to support a range of programmes and learning opportunities.
  • Keeping CPD in industry knowledge up to date.

About you:

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Level 4 (and above) qualifications in Early Years or Primary Education related studies
  • Experience in the Early Years or Primary Education sector
  • Willingness to work towards the Certificate in Education qualification
  • English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year
  • Evidence of recent sector updating
  • Working or have worked within the Early Years or Primary Education sector
  • Knowledge of the current developments in own specialist area
  • Experience of working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to prepare schemes of work and lesson plans
  • Flexible approach to work and working times

Interviews to be held on 6th September 2024

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

  • 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.
  • Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
  • Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
  • Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
  • 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 and support each other.
  • Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

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.

What is an Associate?

Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you. Typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Location: Bedford
Salary: £21.50 per hour
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 9th September 2024
Closes: 12th September 2024
Job Ref: TBCG181622
 
   
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