About The Role
The Computing & Information Technology Lecturer will be responsible for delivering engaging, high quality teaching across Computing and IT related modules, supporting students to develop the technical knowledge, academic confidence and practical skills needed to succeed.
This role will suit someone who can make complex concepts accessible, bring subject knowledge to life and support a diverse student group with different levels of confidence, experience and learning needs.
Alongside Computing and IT delivery, the role will also involve teaching A Level Maths and Practical Engineering Science, including Electro Mechanical Design. This means we are looking for someone with strong technical breadth, a flexible teaching approach and the confidence to support learners across more than one subject area.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver high quality teaching across Computing, Information Technology and related technical modules.
- Plan and deliver clear, engaging lessons that are aligned to learning outcomes and support strong student progress.
- Teach A Level Maths and Practical Engineering Science, including Electro Mechanical Design, as part of the wider curriculum offer.
- Use a range of teaching methods to support students with different learning styles, academic backgrounds and levels of confidence.
- Create a positive, inclusive and professional learning environment where students feel supported, challenged and able to succeed.
- Prepare, review and improve learning materials so they remain current, accessible and aligned with programme requirements.
- Ensure teaching content reflects changes in technology, industry practice and academic standards.
- Set, mark and provide clear feedback on assessments in line with institutional policies and quality standards.
- Monitor student attendance, engagement and progress, taking appropriate action where additional support may be needed.
- Provide academic guidance to help students build confidence, develop technical understanding and stay on track with their studies.
- Work closely with lecturers, subject leads, academic managers and external partners to support consistent delivery standards.
- Contribute to quality assurance activity, meetings, training and wider departmental objectives as required.
What You'll Bring Essential
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Computing, IT or a relevant technical subject.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching in Higher Education or a similar academic environment.
- Strong subject knowledge across Computing and Information Technology.
- Confident delivering engaging teaching to a diverse student group.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage teaching, marking, records and student support effectively.
- A student focused approach, with a genuine interest in helping learners progress and succeed.
- Availability to teach at weekends where required.
- Ability to teach three or more of the following areas:
- Programming
- Database Systems
- Data Analysis
- Big Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Networking
- IT Management
Desirable
- Master's degree, or equivalent professional qualification, in Computing, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- PGCE, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching A Level Maths.
- Experience teaching Practical Engineering Science, particularly Electro Mechanical Design.
- Experience supporting international students or learners from varied academic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of current trends in computing, digital technologies, AI, cyber security or data driven practice.
Why Join Us
- Join a fast growing education organisation with ambitious plans for Higher Education growth.
- Teach subjects that are closely linked to future skills, technology and career opportunities.
- Work with a diverse student population and make a direct impact on their confidence, progression and outcomes.
- Be part of a supportive academic environment where ideas, improvement and practical delivery are valued.
- Access training and development opportunities as the organisation continues to expand.
- £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- CPD and development opportunities.
- Company and social events.
- Retail discounts through Bright Exchange.
