Lecturer & Assessor — IT / AI

Watney College; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Watney College in London is seeking a Computer Science lecturer to deliver lectures aligned with module specifications and to prepare schemes of work and assessments. You will run tutoring, monitor progress and provide regular feedback within a hybrid working arrangement.

The role emphasizes supporting quality assurance, annual programme monitoring and engagement with PSRB visits, with opportunities for professional development and leadership within the academic team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or closely related) with relevant teaching training.
• Assessor qualification (Level 3-5) required.
• Teaching qualification appropriate to discipline (e.g., PGCE/DET) or actively working towards.
• Familiarity with AI/automation tools relevant to teaching programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures aligned with the Programme Leader's module specification.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work and assessment materials.
• Run personal tutoring and report weekly outcomes to the Programme Leader.
• Plan and deliver formative and summative assessments on schedule.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on learner work.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Assessor qualification (Level 3/4/5)

Teaching qualification (PGCE/DET) or working towards

Tools

Low-code platforms

Prompt engineering

Job description

Hours: As per requirement – full time/ part time adjustments

Location: 80-82 Nelson Street, London, E1 2DY

Remote Working: Hybrid

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and learning aligned with the Programme Leader's module specification
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work and assessment materials to programme deadlines
• Run personal tutoring and report weekly outcomes to the Programme Leader
• Plan and deliver formative and summative assessments on schedule
• Assess learner work for authenticity, validity and sufficiency against assessment criteria, and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Handle late submissions, resubmissions and mitigating circumstances per UK HEI guidance
• Take part in internal verification and quality assurance, acting on Internal Verifier feedback
• Support annual programme monitoring and review with the Programme Leader and Head of Academic
• Attend Programme Committee and Standardisation meetings, and follow up on agreed actions
• Collect student feedback forms and submit them to the College Oversight Board
• Support PSRB visits (OfS, Pearson, partner HEIs/FECs), including outside usual teaching hours where needed
• Maintain your own CPD and attend College training
• Take on other academic duties as reasonably assigned by the Programme Leader or Head of Academic

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or closely related), plus relevant training for your subject area
• Familiarity with AI/automation tools and concepts (e.g. low-/no-code platforms, prompt engineering, workflow automation) relevant to teaching this programme
• A completed assessor qualification (Level 3, 4 or 5)
• A teaching qualification appropriate to your discipline (e.g. PCE, PGCE, or Level 5 DET) — or working towards the next level
• Flexibility to support urgent QAA, awarding body, HEI or FEC visit requirements
• No unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Be part of a growing, ambitious college at a pivotal stage of its development
• Help shape the College's direction and student outcomes
• A collaborative, inclusive working environment
• Genuine professional development and leadership opportunities