Computing & IT Academic Lead (Deputy Programme Head)

Coding Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Strong CPD opportunities

Company and social events

Bright Exchange retail discounts

Job summary

School of Coding & AI is seeking a Deputy Programme Lead to support academic leadership and day-to-day management of Computing and IT provision. You will help coordinate programme delivery, maintain teaching standards and support lecturers to ensure students receive a high-quality academic experience.

This role sits between academic delivery and subject leadership, focusing on curriculum coordination, staff support, academic quality and effective running of the subject area, while staying

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Computing/IT or related discipline.
• Extensive teaching experience in Higher Education or equivalent adult learning environment.
• Experience coordinating modules, programmes or curriculum delivery.
• Strong understanding of assessment, moderation, QA and student support.
• Ability to use academic data and feedback to drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and leadership to guide academic colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Lead with day-to-day academic management of Computing and IT provision.
• Coordinate module delivery to ensure resources and schedule alignment.
• Teach across Computing/IT modules when required, modelling high-quality practice.
• Review curriculum content and assessments for currency, rigour and industry relevance.
• Monitor attendance, attainment and progression data to identify intervention needs.
• Support lecturers to improve teaching quality, assessment practices and student engagement.
• Coordinate moderation, standardisation, assessment boards and QA processes.
• Ensure documentation, module files and quality records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Mentor staff, coordinate workload and provide day-to-day academic guidance.
• Collaborate with Student Services to resolve student concerns and support at-risk students.
• Contribute to programme reviews, validation activities and external examiner responses.
• Build links with employers to strengthen employability and curriculum relevance.

Skills

Postgraduate qualification

HE teaching experience

Curriculum coordination

Assessment & QA

Data-driven improvement

Leadership & communication

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Computing/IT

Job description

School of Coding & AI is seeking a Deputy Programme Lead to support academic leadership and day-to-day management of Computing and IT provision. You will help coordinate programme delivery, maintain teaching standards and support lecturers to ensure students receive a high-quality academic experience.

This role sits between academic delivery and subject leadership, focusing on curriculum coordination, staff support, academic quality and effective running of the subject area, while staying