Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE)

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels to deliver engaging, inclusive teaching across hardware, networking, and cybersecurity. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £35,608 and £43,482 with excellent benefits including generous leave, a strong pension scheme, subsidized healthcare, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent, with engaging teaching skills and industry experience.

Benefits

38 days’ paid leave per year

12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare by Aviva

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Heavily-subsidised on-site parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required.
• Industry experience or strong technical skills.
• Ability to design engaging, blended learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive teaching across various IT topics.
• Support students in BTEC and Digital T Levels.
• Help shape a multimillion-pound centre in digital education.

Skills

Hands-on skills in hardware setup

Networking

Cybersecurity

Designing engaging blended learning

Education

Degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full time / Fixed term up to 12 months

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction?

Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE). You’ll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in:

• BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology
  *BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF)
  *Digital T Levels
  * Access to HE Computer Science

What We're Looking For:

A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You’ll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We’re particularly interested in applicants with hands‑on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity, including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems.

In return, you’ll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career‑focused.

If you’re ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily‑subsidised on‑site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on‑site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 4th January 2026.

Interview Date - TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.