Job Description
Salary £33,700 to £36,785 per annum + £4000 Golden hello for the right candidate depending on experience and Qualifications
Hours 37 hours per week, all year round
Contract Permanent
Location University Centre Peterborough
Closing Date 12 March 2023
We need a highly motivated individual to lead our expanding Computing provision and ensure a curriculum that is both contemporary and exciting. If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to utilise your skills and experience whilst developing your own career, this role will be both rewarding and fulfilling. You will pass on your specialist knowledge and develop skills for the future.
We are a large employer in the region, with around 1,250 employees who devote their time and energies for the benefit of around 13,500 students studying full-time qualifications, part-time courses, university-level education, and employment as an apprentice. Our university-level provision at University Centre Peterborough (UCP) was established fifteen years ago and is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group with programmes of learning approved by the Open University, Pearson and Bishop Grosseteste University Lincoln.
Within this role you will teach a range of level 4 - 6 courses across in HE and assume a lead on the Computing degree programmes. You will be involved in Delivering high quality teaching and learning whilst guiding and supporting learners, providing pastoral support and care, providing appropriate assignment material for each programme, and developing our contextual learning, Monitoring the progress, retention and achievement of learners, Maximising learner recruitment for HE courses.
Your key motivation would be Improving the progression rate of learners from FE to HE, engaging in the development strategy for UCP in response to the changing HE landscape which includes the introduction of blended learning, interdisciplinary learning and the development of employer responsive arts provisions.
A Level 7 or above qualification in a relevant subject area is essential, as is a teaching qualification at Level 5 or above. However, we also welcome applications from professionals with current sector experience who are looking to become qualified HE lecturers and would be open to achieving these qualifications.
You will be a self-starter, who can quickly build relationships, with excellent organisation and planning abilities. This is a great opportunity to invest in the next generation of professionals and contribute significantly to their learning journey.
This position will be based at our Peterborough Park Crescent site.
IEG benefits
IEG offers excellent benefits including 37 days annual leave, concessionary days at Christmas, access to a generous Local Government Pension scheme, and on-site benefits and facilities, including discounted gym, free parking, beauty and hair salons and a nursery (Peterborough only). We also have access to discount platforms, corporate membership opportunities and salary sacrifice schemes. We promote flexible working and have an excellent employee assistance programme, reflecting our positive approach to mental health and wellbeing.
How to apply
IEG is actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
