Central Bedfordshire College
Instructor - Mechanical Engineering
Central Bedfordshire College, Bedford, Indiana, United States, 47421
Role Details
Instructor – Mechanical Engineering
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford
Salary: £26,780 – £31,415 per annum (DOE and Qualifications)
Hours: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension scheme, Retail and Leisure discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, access to college courses.
Expires: 28/10/2025 23:59
About the Role
Practical Instruction & Assessment – Deliver hands‑on training in fitting, milling, turning, and maintenance; assess learners’ competence and provide constructive feedback.
Workshop Oversight & Safety – Manage workshop environments, maintain equipment, control hazards, and enforce health and safety regulations.
Resource Preparation & Support – Produce practical learning materials, support classroom delivery, and facilitate resource‑based learning across multiple programmes.
Quality Assurance & Administration – Perform verification duties, keep inventory records, and complete administrative tasks such as registers and progress reports.
Team Collaboration & Compliance – Attend team meetings, uphold safeguarding and EDI standards, and foster a safe, inclusive, high‑performing learning environment.
About You
Qualifications & Industry Knowledge – Level 2 qualification in the specialism, GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A–C), and up‑to‑date industry knowledge and workshop safety procedures.
Teaching & Assessment Readiness – Willingness to pursue teaching, assessor and verifier qualifications; ability to deliver high‑quality learning experiences and demonstrate practical tasks.
Communication & Teamwork – Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with young people and diverse groups, and to contribute positively to team goals.
Organisation & Reliability – Proven ability to manage workload independently, meet deadlines, maintain equipment, and consistently demonstrate high performance and punctuality.
Safeguarding & Professionalism – Commitment to safeguarding responsibilities, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and willingness to undertake first aid and professional development.
Values Alignment
Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who work together to achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
Student Centred – The heart is doing what is best for students. We consider students in all decisions to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we learn from each other.
Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust.
Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.
About The Bedford College Group The Bedford College Group, formed in 2017 by the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College, is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through each year.
Safeguarding and Vetting 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. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus, Bedford
Salary: £26,780 – £31,415 per annum (DOE and Qualifications)
Hours: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension scheme, Retail and Leisure discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, access to college courses.
Expires: 28/10/2025 23:59
About the Role
Practical Instruction & Assessment – Deliver hands‑on training in fitting, milling, turning, and maintenance; assess learners’ competence and provide constructive feedback.
Workshop Oversight & Safety – Manage workshop environments, maintain equipment, control hazards, and enforce health and safety regulations.
Resource Preparation & Support – Produce practical learning materials, support classroom delivery, and facilitate resource‑based learning across multiple programmes.
Quality Assurance & Administration – Perform verification duties, keep inventory records, and complete administrative tasks such as registers and progress reports.
Team Collaboration & Compliance – Attend team meetings, uphold safeguarding and EDI standards, and foster a safe, inclusive, high‑performing learning environment.
About You
Qualifications & Industry Knowledge – Level 2 qualification in the specialism, GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A–C), and up‑to‑date industry knowledge and workshop safety procedures.
Teaching & Assessment Readiness – Willingness to pursue teaching, assessor and verifier qualifications; ability to deliver high‑quality learning experiences and demonstrate practical tasks.
Communication & Teamwork – Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with young people and diverse groups, and to contribute positively to team goals.
Organisation & Reliability – Proven ability to manage workload independently, meet deadlines, maintain equipment, and consistently demonstrate high performance and punctuality.
Safeguarding & Professionalism – Commitment to safeguarding responsibilities, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and willingness to undertake first aid and professional development.
Values Alignment
Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who work together to achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
Student Centred – The heart is doing what is best for students. We consider students in all decisions to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we learn from each other.
Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust.
Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.
About The Bedford College Group The Bedford College Group, formed in 2017 by the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College, is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through each year.
Safeguarding and Vetting 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. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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