Computer Science and Cyber Security Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Computer Science and Cyber Security Tutor in Leeds. You will design and deliver teaching materials for undergraduate modules while supporting an outstanding student experience. Candidates must have a Master's degree or substantial industry experience and relevant teaching qualifications. The role offers approx. 4 hours of teaching per week with a competitive pay rate.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is required.
• Relevant teaching qualification or significant experience with students.
• Experience designing comprehensive Level 4 modules.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of teaching materials.
• Deliver teaching across a range of Computer Science modules.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective teaching.

Skills

Proficiency in Object–Oriented Programming (Java, Python)

Web development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Computer Science and Cyber Security Tutor

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Computer Science and Cyber Security tutor to join one of our Universities based in Leeds, to support their Engineering and Computing team.

As a tutor, you will contribute to the design, development and production of teaching and learning materials, and delivery across a range of Computer Science modules at Year One Undergraduate (RQF Level 4). You will work with colleagues across the Centre to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our teaching, learning and assessment strategy, broader scholarship and aims for an outstanding student experience.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: approx. 4 hours/week teaching, with potential for development work

Location: Leeds

Salary: up to 33.57 per hour

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Essential Criteria:

• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field (current Master's students with appropriate experience also considered) OR substantial relevant industry experience
• Relevant teaching qualification or significant experience with students
• Experience designing comprehensive Level 4 modules
• Experience teaching Computer Science and Engineering modules in UK Higher or Further Education (including lab–based teaching) or equivalent industry experience
• Proficiency in Object–Oriented Programming (Java, Python)
• Web development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In–house Training and Development Team