Teacher - Business

Role: Teacher – Business Location: The Bedford Sixth Form 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 Right to Work: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We are 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 Business to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group. Responsibilities Teaching, Learning & Student Development – Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching that develops students’ knowledge, skills and curiosity, helping them reach their full potential. Curriculum Planning & Delivery – Plan, prepare and deliver structured lessons, creating a positive learning environment and contributing proactively to curriculum development. Assessment, Progress & Achievement – Provide timely assessment and constructive feedback, track student progress and contribute to improving retention and achievement outcomes. Student Engagement & Enrichment – Organise extracurricular activities, trips and events to enhance the student experience, while supporting parent engagement through reports and evenings. Professional Practice & College Contribution – Participate in CPD, promotional events and college activities, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and institutional standards. About you Qualifications & A Level Teaching Expertise – Degree in a relevant subject with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed), 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 experiences and achieving strong student progress, retention and attainment. Curriculum Knowledge & Innovative Practice – Up‑to‑date subject and syllabus knowledge, with effective use of ILT to enhance teaching, alongside a proactive approach to curriculum development and improvement. Communication, Teamwork & Professional Relationships – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong relationships with students, colleagues and stakeholders while contributing positively to team objectives. Professional Values, Safeguarding & Adaptability – Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous development, with high integrity, resilience and flexibility to work under pressure across multiple sites and meet changing demands. 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. Safeguarding 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. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bedford ESOL