Lecturer (Learning Coach) and Programme Director for BSc Digital & Technology Solutions

UNIVERSITY OF READING; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Director to lead the development and delivery of a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Digital & Technology Solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping a progressive portfolio at a world-class business school, focusing on high-quality teaching, strategic oversight, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative educational initiatives while engaging in scholarship that informs teaching practices. If you have a passion for education and a strong background in computer science, this is an exciting chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership to improve students' learning.
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality learning opportunities for learners.
• Provide strategic oversight of the apprenticeship programme.

Skills

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Information Systems

Data Analytics

Teaching Experience

Leadership in Teaching

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

University Degree in Information Systems

University Degree in Information Management

Job description

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The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 1st June 2025

Interview date : 18th June 2025

Right to work - By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR mu st ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class business school, in helping to shape a progressive and expanding portfolio of Apprenticeship programmes. We are seeking to appoint the Programme Director who develops and delivers Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Digital & Technology Solutions Professional, which is part of the strategic development of Apprenticeship programme portfolio at Henley Business School. We are seeking to attract highly motivated and experienced individuals who aligns with the value of apprenticeship programmes with an excellent record in high-quality teaching. We expect all our staff to be highly collegiate, lead by example, and have an appetite for actively contributing to new initiatives at this very exciting time at Henley Business School.

Your primary responsibility as Programme Director is to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality learning opportunities for learners on the programme, and play a key role to play in providing strategic oversight and direction of the programme that aligns with the principles of the Apprenticeship Standard and Ofsted Inspection Framework. You will be the key person to bring together all elements of an apprenticeship programme that include Module Convenors, Learning Coaches and Apprenticeship Tutors to facilitate the design and delivery of a cohesive programme. You will also contribute to teaching and engage in scholarship which will be agreed with the Head of Department.

Teaching will include a combination of developing, convening and teaching modules in the programme, project supervision, and academic tutoring, together with the appropriate assessment and feedback.

Scholarship includes undertaking research and thinking that allows the teaching to remain focussed, up to date and to benefit from current policy, practice and/or academic debate, which could lead to publication of work that may include white papers, discussion/working papers, case studies, and journal articles.

You will have:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management or in a related area
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Excellent knowledge of the specialism, i.e., in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data analytics, and its curricular context
• Experience in leadership in teaching and learning to improve students' learning including development of teaching materials
• The ability to show initiative, and take responsibility in professional activities

The post is designated as teaching intensive, and fixed for three years in the first instance.

For more information, please contact

Contact Name: Professor Keiichi Nakata

Contact Job Title: Head of DME

Contact Email address: [e-mail]

Alternative Contact Name: Dr Anne Dibley

Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Post-Experience & Apprenticeship Programmes

Alternative Contact Email address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.