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Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

49 days holiday

Pension scheme

Rail discounts

Eye tests

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Software Development / Cyber Security in the East Midlands. You will deliver engaging lessons, design assessments and adapt content for learners at different levels, with a focus on real-world applications and industry standards.

The role requires a teaching qualification and a Computing-related degree, plus knowledge of cyber security, networks or software development. A commitment to safeguarding and student progression is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires teaching qualification and a degree in Computing or a related subject.
• Industry experience in software development or cyber security.
• Ability to design assessments and adapt to learner needs.
• Knowledge of FE desirable; strong digital/IT/AI literacy essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching for T Level pathways in Software Development or Cyber Security.
• Adapt teaching to diverse learning environments using innovative technologies.
• Support student achievement, progression and future career aspirations.
• Safeguard and comply with education guidelines and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Programming

Cyber security

Computer networks

Software development

Digital literacy

IT literacy

AI literacy

Education

Degree in Computing or related subject

Job description

Teacher of Software Development / Cyber Security

What skills and experience we're looking for

You’ll be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable professional with a teaching qualification, a degree in Computing or a related subject, and relevant industry experience. Confident in delivering lessons and designing assessments, you will be able to adapt your teaching to meet a range of learner needs and qualification levels.

You will have expertise in areas such as programming, project management, cyber security, computer networks or software development, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Knowledge of Further Education is desirable, while strong digital, IT and AI literacy is essential.

We are seeking a teacher with specialist expertise in either Software Development or Cyber Security. Possession of skills and experience across both disciplines would be considered an added advantage.

Software Developer

Cyber Security

You’ll be proficient in computer networks and security, including the use of simulation software such as Packet Tracer. You should be able to teach subnetting, VLSM, VLANs, routing protocols, endpoint device protection, ACLs, Syslog, Cisco ASA firewalls and DHCP Snooping. The focus is on securing organisational assets through the proactive implementation of risk assessment procedures.

What the college offers its staff

• Salary of £30,549 to £45,987 per annum (this includes our recent pay award)
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuousdevelopment and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters

Further details about the role

Specialising in the delivery of T Level pathways in Software Development or Cyber Security, you will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that motivates students and supports their achievement, progression and future career aspirations.

You will be confident adapting your teaching to a variety of learning environments, using innovative technologies and industry-relevant approaches to ensure students are both challenged and supported to achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise, shape future talent and make a genuine impact within a thriving and forward-thinking Digital Academy.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.