Lecturer in Digital Technologies

Global Banking School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is searching for a full-time Lecturer in Digital Technologies to teach on their HND Cyber Security programme. You will deliver engaging modules on a variety of topics including Big Data and Networking. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has UK HE lecturing experience. Benefits include 25 days vacation, a pension scheme, and performance bonuses. Evening/weekend work is not initially required, fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the relevant field.
• Ability to maintain organized student records and provide support.
• Knowledge of two or more areas like Programming, Cybersecurity, etc.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work in digital technologies.
• Develop and improve course materials as appropriate.
• Engage in staff development and administrative duties.

Skills

Teaching experience in UK higher education

Knowledge of Cyber Security

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal and team-working skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

Job description

Our Vision

Changing lives through education.

Department & Location

Academic / Pearson partnership

West London, Greenford and East London, Bow Road (On-Site)

Contract

Full‑Time Permanent, 40 Hours per week. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The role

We are currently seeking full‑time Lecturers to teach as part of our HND in Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security) programme. Flexibility is a key part of GBS; evening and weekend work is not currently required, though this may evolve over time.

What you'll be doing

As a Lecturer in Digital Technologies at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around Big Data, Cyber Security, Networking, Programming, IoT and more. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials that will equip students with a range of key skills essential for entry into this exciting and ever‑evolving sector. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include

• 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 (Teaching qualifications: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc. 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 and digital marketing, Database systems, Cloud computing, Networking and cybersecurity, IoT and emerging technologies, Business analysis and digital transformation
• 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

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.”

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Global Banking School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.