Lecturer Computing

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lecturer in Computing. The role requires delivering and assessing courses, guiding students, and maintaining high educational standards. Candidates must hold a degree in computing, possess teaching experience at Levels 2-4, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £33,048 and £38,169, with various benefits including generous leave and pension options.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Teacher's pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in computing or relevant industry experience required.
• Essential to have GCSE English and Maths.
• Proven experience teaching Level 2-4 is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, and assess computing courses.
• Guide learners to achieve success and monitor performance.
• Implement quality processes and support exams.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Teaching experience Level 2-4

Education

Degree in computing or relevant industry experience

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Lecturer - Computing

• Role: Lecturer - Computing
• Location: Tresham College - Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses
• Salary/Benefits: Salary 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, access to college courses.
• Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Right to Work: This is a UK based contract; you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship.

About the role

• 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; current visa status.
• Teaching & Quality Experience: Proven experience teaching Level 2-4; knowledge of FE quality assurance systems; 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; 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.

Successful candidates must also 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 for every student.
• Inclusive: We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising 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. We offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more.

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 comprises Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College in Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College; the Bedford Sixth Form; the Corby Sixth Form (opened September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit.

To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering offering IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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.