Lecturer in Computing (Digital)

Knowsleycollege; St Helens; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefits

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Knowsley College is seeking a Lecturer in Computing to join our team. The post is permanent and full-time, based across St Helens Town Centre Campus and Knowsley Community College, with a 36-hour week.

You will deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to learner success within a growing Computing curriculum. The successful candidate will have a degree in the subject, a Level 4 qualification, a recognised teaching qualification, and GCSE English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching and classroom management abilities.
• Commitment to learner success, wellbeing and progression.
• Understanding of Ofsted/QAA regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver and assess a range of computing programmes across levels.
• Ensure excellent learner outcomes and high academic standards.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement across the curriculum.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Computing or related field

Level 4 qualification in related field

QTS or recognised teaching qualification

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C)

Job description

LECTURER IN COMPUTING

Permanent, Full-Time: 36 Hours per Week
Salary: £28,839 - £38,697 per annum (Qualified Lecturing Scale)

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about Computing and inspiring others to achieve their potential?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Computing to join our team, delivering high-quality teaching, training, and skills development. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing curriculum area with a strong track record of learner success.

As a Lecturer, you will coordinate, deliver, and assess a range of computing programmes across different levels, ensuring excellent learner outcomes and maintaining high academic standards.

The role will be based across our St Helens Town Centre Campus and Knowsley Community College.

What we're looking for

We are seeking someone who:

• Delivers engaging, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment
• Has strong organisational and programme management skills
• Is committed to supporting learner success, wellbeing, and progression
• Works collaboratively and contributes to continuous quality improvement
• Understands academic standards and regulatory frameworks (Ofsted/QAA)
• Is passionate about making a positive impact on learners' lives

About you

You will be a proactive and motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and a passion for education. Confident in leading programmes and engaging learners, you will be able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will thrive under demands of and education and meet deadlines, maintain high standards, and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in the relevant subject area
• A Level 4 qualification in a related field
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within a specified timeframe)
• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C or equivalent)

What can we offer you?

• Positive and enjoyable working environment
• Working 36 hours per week
• Generous holiday entitlement- 51 days plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution of 28.68%
• Death in Service benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
• CPD
• Opportunities for career development within the wider college

St Helens College and Knowsley College are committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note we do not accept CV's from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College willNOTbe considered.