Role: Lecturer - Creative Media - INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street 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: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent - Full 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 Lecturer in Creative Media to join our Performing Arts department at The Bedford College Group
As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
- Teaching, Learning & Creative Media Delivery - Deliver engaging teaching across Creative Media programmes, supporting learners to develop creative, technical and industry‑relevant skills.
- Curriculum Planning & Assessment - Prepare and deliver lessons, assess student work and ensure learning meets course requirements and supports student progress.
- Course Administration & Organisation - Complete course‑related administration accurately and on time, supporting effective programme delivery and learner tracking.
- Curriculum Development & Leadership Contribution - Contribute to curriculum design and innovation, supporting course leadership and the development of high‑quality programmes.
- Professional Practice & Compliance - Uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD responsibilities, ensuring a safe, inclusive and professional learning environment.
About you:- Qualifications & Media Industry Expertise - Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, with strong industry experience in media production and up‑to‑date knowledge of current trends and practices.
- Teaching, Learning & Student Development - Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality teaching across levels, creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that support student success.
- Technical Media Production Skills - Comprehensive expertise in video production, camera operation, lighting, audio recording and post‑production using industry software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition).
- Digital Media, IT & Creative Delivery - Skilled in digital content creation, multimedia teaching approaches and use of software such as Photoshop and Illustrator, with awareness of online platforms and audience engagement.
- Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance - Strong organisational and communication skills, able to work collaboratively, meet deadlines and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and professional standards.
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: 26 June 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 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.
