Casual Lecturer Digital Skills

Old Moat; Little Hulton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a Casual Lecturer to join their IT team in Little Hulton. You will be responsible for planning and delivering adult courses in digital skills. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths and a teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one. This role offers flexible teaching hours during daytime and evening sessions, along with additional allowances for casual car use.

Qualifications

• Successful track record of delivering IT courses across various skill levels.
• GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, assess, and moderate part-time adult courses.
• Deliver teaching and learning to a consistently good or outstanding standard.
• Participate in team meetings and comply with quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Teaching IT courses

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with e-learning platforms

Education

GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English

GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in Maths

Teaching qualification to Level 5 (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: 2 x Casual (Daytime and Evening hours)

Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 22nd August 2025

Closing Time: 11:59pm

This role is subject to:

• 2 References - where possible, we require 3 years' history.

Qualifications:

• Hold GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English or equivalent (essential)
• Hold GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in Maths or equivalent (essential)
• Hold a teaching qualification, ideally to Level 5 or willingness to work towards

Casual Car Documentation: The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User, meaning car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential. You must hold a full valid driving licence, provide your own car, and all appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

DBS Clearance: This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. Information will be dealt with confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders available upon request.

Manchester Adult Education offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate Casual Lecturer to join our Digital Skills, Computing and IT team. The role involves planning, delivering, assessing, and moderating part-time adult courses from Level 1-3, focusing on in-demand areas such as programming, cybersecurity, networking, website design, and digital marketing.

Other courses include:

• Skill Up drop-in workshops (non-accredited)
• Digital Skills for Beginners (non-accredited)
• Microsoft for Work (non-accredited)
• Essential Digital Skills (accredited - exam-based)
• Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills (accredited - portfolio-based)

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard
• Assess learners' work accurately, both formatively and summatively
• Take course leadership responsibilities
• Participate in team meetings and working groups
• Comply with quality assurance procedures and policies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the subject area

You will join a dedicated team committed to supporting adult learners in the community to improve their digital skills for employment or higher education.

This is a casual role teaching during daytime and evening sessions.

About the Candidate

As a Lecturer, you should:

• Have a successful track record of delivering IT courses across various skill levels
• Hold GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent (essential)
• Hold a teaching qualification, ideally to Level 5, or be willing to work towards it
• Demonstrate commitment to developing your teaching skills and qualifications

We welcome applications from newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as experienced educators. You should be able to:

• Demonstrate professional and academic competence
• Adopt a range of teaching strategies
• Have experience with e-learning platforms like Google Classroom or willingness to learn

Additional qualities include flexibility, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage adult learners.

About Us

We’re Manchester City Council, working to make Manchester a great place to live. We support diversity, creativity, and community engagement. Join us to be part of a team that helps residents and communities thrive.

Our five core behaviours are:

• Listening and understanding
• Working together and trusting
• Valuing differences and fairness
• Owning responsibilities and innovating
• Being proud and passionate about Manchester

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace, supporting employees with disabilities or health conditions, and providing flexible working arrangements. For more information or adjustments, contact [e-mail].

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups, including Armed Forces members, those in or previously in care, and disabled individuals. We also support employees with workplace adjustments and aids.

Join us to thrive, be yourself, and build the career you deserve.