Computer Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Dartford; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Reward and recognition programme

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Computer Studies Lecturer to teach across various undergraduate levels in their BSc Computing programme. The role requires flexibility in teaching hours, as well as strong communication and planning skills. A Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in UK higher education are essential. This position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including annual leave and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of areas like programming and IT management.
• Have experience supervising student work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess student work.
• Update and improve course materials as needed.
• Engage in staff development and administrative duties.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cybersecurity

excellent communication

interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

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Job Details

• Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)
• Location: Greenford or Stratford (On‑site)
• Salary: £55,000
• Contract: Full‑time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
• Vision: Changing lives through education

Role Overview

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of at least two 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.
• Have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Be able to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• 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.
• Have experience of design/development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent.

Benefits

• 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.

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