Main Grade Lecturer - I.T. and Computing

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Health and Wellbeing support

Flexible Working Options

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College invites applications for a Main Grade Lecturer - IT and Computing in Liverpool. The role delivers IT and computing courses and supports curriculum development within the Digital, Media & Expressive Arts department.

You will hold a Degree in Computer Science with strong IT literacy and experience in curriculum planning and teaching. The post offers a full-time 35-hour week contract with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 5 or equivalent in Computer Science with relevant degree.
• Proven curriculum planning and delivery experience in IT/CS.
• Excellent IT literacy and ability to use college IT programs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for students and colleagues.
• Committed to continuing professional development (CPD).
• Awareness of national developments in IT/CS education.
• Ability to meet training needs of employers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality IT/Computing lessons.
• Apply a range of teaching methods to engage students.
• Monitor attendance and progress; use college assessment policies.
• Support curriculum design to achieve high standards and value added.
• Liaise with staff to address English/Maths development needs.
• Contribute to programme development and teaching approaches.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in professional development and college activities.

Skills

IT & Computing

Curriculum planning

IT literacy

Communication skills

CPD engagement

Student engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Main Grade Lecturer - I.T. and Computing

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Department: Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: Head of Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Compensation: £34,789 - £52,343 / year

Description

Job Title: Main Grade Lecturer - I.T and Computing

Department: Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Salary: £34,789 to £52,343 per annum Job Type: Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

We offer a range of courses within the Academy including L1 Digital and computing technologies, L2 I.T, L3, T-Levels in Digital Software Development. We also offer a range of Higher Education Programmes.

Responsible to: Head of Digital, Media & Expressive Arts

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review
2. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis
3. To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process
4. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy
5. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
6. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
7. To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies, to record work carried out and assessment of same
8. To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
9. To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences
10. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation
11. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers
12. To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added
13. To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area
14. To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area
15. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development
16. To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings
17. To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures
18. To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience

Professional Practice and Values:

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
2. To take a proactive approach and responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliances (e.g. GDPR, DPA, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times.
3. To support cross college actives as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
4. Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

1. Educated to Level 5 e.g. Degree or equivalent in Computer Science
2. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
3. Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in IT/Computer Science
4. Knowledge and understanding of IT/Computer Science provision.
5. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
6. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills
8. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
9. An ICT qualification
10. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
11. Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

Desirable:

1. A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
2. Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
3. Experience of resource-based learning
4. Membership of a relevant professional body
5. Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance

60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day

Pension Scheme

You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.

Employee Benefits Platform

As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.

Health and Wellbeing

As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.

You’ll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, asecure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.

You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.

Travel

We offer interest‑free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.

Professional Development

We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.

College Benefits

Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.