Lecturer in Computing - Manchester

Global Banking School; Rawtenstall; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is hiring Lecturers for their BSc (Hons) Computing programme in partnership with Bath Spa University. The roles require planning and delivering courses, strong teaching qualifications, and flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Successful candidates will enjoy a salary of £51,000 along with generous leave and benefits including tuition reimbursement and a pension scheme. Commitment to equality and diversity is vital to our mission.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area, PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of programming, software development and more.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support.
• Experience of accurate reporting and maintaining student records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work, ensuring learning outcomes.
• Develop and improve course materials as appropriate.
• Engage in staff development, peer observations, and meetings.
• Keep up to date with developments in your field.

Skills

Programming and software development

Web development

Database systems

Cloud computing

Networking

Cybersecurity

AI and machine learning

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamworking skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate.
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties.
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression.

About you

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas: programming and software development, web development, database systems, cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, IoT and emerging technologies, business IT systems, IT management, AI and machine learning, operating systems, UI/UX.
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent).
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

The diversity and sense of community at GBS make it truly special. Working with colleagues from different cultures fosters mutual learning and understanding. Everyone is united by a shared goal: to support each other and deliver the best possible experience for our students.

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Salary

£51,000

The role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme with our Bath Spa University partnership. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.