Computer Studies Lecturer

Global Banking School; Chatterton; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking experienced Lecturers to join their BSc (Hons) Computing programme in partnership with Bath Spa University. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree and have previous UK HE lecturing experience. Extensive knowledge in various IT subject areas is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires teaching flexibility during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. The position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits including Tech scheme

Reward and recognition programme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Experience of accurate reporting and maintaining student records.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing and updating course materials.
• Using various learning and teaching methods.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of programming and software development

Knowledge of web development

Knowledge of database systems

Knowledge of cloud computing

Knowledge of cybersecurity

Knowledge of IoT and emerging technologies

Knowledge of business IT systems

Knowledge of IT management

Knowledge of AI and machine learning

Knowledge of operating systems

Knowledge of UI/UX

Excellent communication skills

Excellent team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD in a relevant subject area

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate.
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties.
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression.

About you

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas: programming and software development, web development, database systems, cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, IoT and emerging technologies, business IT systems, IT management, AI and machine learning, operating systems, UI/UX.
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent).
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

The diversity and sense of community at GBS make it truly special. Working with colleagues from different cultures fosters mutual learning and understanding. Everyone is united by a shared goal: to support each other and deliver the best possible experience for our students.

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Salary

£51,000

The role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme with our Bath Spa University partnership. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.