Lecturer - Computing

The Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Computing to join their team. This role involves preparing and assessing computing courses, guiding students to achieve success, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in computing, have a strong grasp of teaching practices, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position based at Tresham College across multiple campuses in Kettering, Corby, and Wellingborough, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Teacher’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Level 2–4.
• Knowledge of FE quality assurance systems.
• Ability to use IT/data for course improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, and assess computing courses.
• Guide learners to achieve success and monitor performance.
• Contribute to curriculum development and support new course initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in computing

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Role : Lecturer – Computing

Location : Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary / Benefits : Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and Annual Leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours / Weeks : 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type : Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract , and you are required to have the

Right to Work in the UK . Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Computing to join our Computing & Digital Technologies department at The Bedford College Group .

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through :

• Teaching & Assessment – Prepare, deliver, and assess computing courses from Level 1 to Level 5, ensuring high-quality and inclusive learning experiences.
• Student Support & Progress – Guide learners to achieve success, monitor performance, provide tutorials, and maintain accurate records.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation – Contribute to schemes of work, create engaging materials, and support new course development aligned with industry trends.
• Quality Assurance & Engagement – Implement quality processes, participate in marketing activities, and liaise with awarding bodies to maintain standards.
• Compliance & College Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety requirements; support exams, open days, and College-wide initiatives.

About you

• Essential Qualifications – Degree in computing or relevant industry experience, GCSE English and Maths, valid DBS and visa status.
• Teaching & Quality Experience – Proven experience teaching Level 2–4, knowledge of FE quality assurance systems, and ability to use IT / data for course improvement.
• Core Skills & Competence – Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills; ability to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality learning experiences.
• Professional Attributes – Ability to influence, lead, and work under pressure; maintain confidentiality, promote College values, and uphold safeguarding and EDI standards.
• Flexibility & Mobility – Willingness to adapt hours, travel across campuses, and maintain health & safety awareness, including risk assessment capability.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held : 06 January 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational

VISION values

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire : Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motoring alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Wellingborough which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.