Lecturer in Computing - Manchester

Global Banking School; Warley Town; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Warley Town is seeking Lecturers for the BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Responsibilities include delivering and assessing student work, developing course materials, and engaging in staff development. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a relevant field, with previous UK HE lecturing experience preferred. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including annual leave, pension, and tuition reimbursement. Flexibility in teaching hours is required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Wellbeing centre

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary performance bonus

Qualifications

• Must have UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge in multiple IT-related fields required.
• Must demonstrate experience supervising and supporting student work.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work.
• Update and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development and administrative duties.
• Work towards defined student performance objectives.

Skills

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

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD

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.