Lecturer - Digital & IT Skills

South Thames College; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

South Thames College is seeking a passionate Digital & IT Skills lecturer to provide exceptional teaching and support to students. The role involves developing innovative teaching strategies, assessing student performance, and contributing to curriculum design. Candidates should have a relevant degree and teaching experience, with a strong commitment to student success and quality improvement. This part-time position offers generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

5 days Wellbeing leave

Comprehensive pension scheme

Subsidized sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Recent teaching experience in Digital & IT Skills.
• Evidence of outstanding teaching and effective employer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment to students.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching methods.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Interdisciplinary Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in IT

Teaching Qualification

Tools

Office Software

Job description

Permanent, Part Time (0.5)

The School of Vocational and Technical Studies (VTS) at South Thames College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Digital & IT Skills lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and tutorial support to students, aiming to maximize achievement and continuous improvement.

You will develop, initiate, promote, and sustain innovative and quality improvement strategies, creating and implementing engaging teaching, learning, and assessment methods. By selecting appropriate assessment criteria, evaluating student work, and providing constructive feedback, you will seek to improve performance through reflection on teaching methods and by gathering and analyzing feedback.

We are looking for someone with a teaching qualification (or willing to obtain one), a relevant degree in IT or a related field, and recent teaching experience in Digital & IT Skills within an FE College. A successful track record in tutoring, supporting learners, and implementing target setting, monitoring, and reviewing progress is essential. Evidence of outstanding teaching, learning, assessment, and effective employer engagement in curriculum design and delivery is required.

You should possess a strong working knowledge of current frameworks for teaching, learning, assessment, and quality assurance, along with interdisciplinary skills and experience. An advanced level of computer literacy, proficiency with office software, and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) are necessary. The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines is also important.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any salary increase resulting from the annual cost of living review, effective in the new academic year.

Closing date for applications: 29th May 2025.

The benefits package includes 40 days of generous annual leave plus up to 8 additional days during Christmas/New Year, 5 days of Wellbeing leave, a comprehensive pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidized sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme. Benefits will be pro-rated for part-time staff.

Successful candidates will undergo due diligence checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, online searches, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

In line with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. As one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training, we are committed to student success and community contribution. We seek dedicated, collaborative individuals to join our team and support student achievement and progression.

When you click ‘Apply’, you will be directed to an application platform hosted by Blue Octopus, our external recruitment partner supporting STCG throughout the process.