Trainer – Pathways Coffee Shop

Role: Trainer – Pathways Coffee Shop

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,720 and £29,870 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 36 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Pathways Coffee Shop Trainer to join our Education and Teacher Training department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Pathways Coffee Shop Trainer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Practical Training Delivery – Deliver hands-on, skills-based training in a supported coffee shop setting, focusing on employability, independence, and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes for learners with SEND.
• Operational Support & Safety – Supervise learners in daily café operations, maintain stock and hygiene standards, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment aligned with individual support needs.
• Curriculum & Personalisation – Adapt tasks and environments to meet EHCP outcomes, model professional behaviours, and embed life skills into daily routines.
• Collaboration & Record-Keeping – Liaise with internal teams on timetables and placements, contribute to learner reviews, and maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and safeguarding protocols.
• Statutory Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and actively engage in training and development in line with college policies and procedures.

About you:

• Qualifications & Knowledge – Holds a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., Hospitality, Catering, Customer Service, or Education) and GCSEs (A–C) in English and Maths.
• SEND & Vocational Experience – Experienced in working with learners with SEND in practical or vocational settings, with a strong understanding of inclusive education and Preparing for Adulthood principles.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrates excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across all levels, with a welcoming and supportive approach to students and colleagues.
• Organisation & Professionalism – Highly organised, deadline-driven, and committed to upholding the college’s values of teamwork, inclusion, continuous improvement, and educational excellence.
• Cultural Awareness & Representation – Promotes equality and diversity, represents the college professionally, and contributes positively to its reputation and inclusive learning environment.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful 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 The Bedford College Group
The 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.

Documents

TBCG Ex-Offenders Policy.pdf

coffee shop JDPS.docx