Lecturer in Computing (Digital)

Knowsley Community College; St Helens; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 51 days + BH

Contributory pension 28.68%

Free on-site parking

Well-being portal

CPD

Career development

Job summary

Knowsley Community College is seeking a proactive Lecturer in Computing to deliver high-quality teaching across computing programmes. The role involves coordinating teaching, assessment, and learner support to ensure strong outcomes and standards.

You will work across different levels, coordinating delivery, ensuring quality, and contributing to curriculum development. A degree in computing, teaching qualification, and GCSE requirements are expected, with DBS checks and safeguarding in mind.

Qualifications

• Degree in the relevant computing subject.
• Level 4 qualification in a related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification or commitment to achieve within a specified timeframe.
• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver, and assess computing programmes across levels.
• Maintain high learner outcomes and academic standards.
• Lead programme management and ensure quality improvements.
• Support learner progression and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching quality.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Organisation

Learner wellbeing

Collaboration

Academic standards

Impact on learners

Education

Relevant degree

Level 4 qualification

Teaching qualification

GCSE English & Maths

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: New Term

Locations: St Helens Town Centre Campus and Knowsley Community College.

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

WA10 1PP

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 will NOT be considered.