Teacher/Lecturer (Computer science, Computing, Information technology). Job in Sheffield Educat[...]

English Path; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking an experienced teacher/lecturer to develop foundational computing courses aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students. Responsibilities include creating engaging teaching materials, facilitating assessments, and supporting student learning. Candidates should hold a master's degree in a relevant field and possess good communication skills. Experience in teaching and familiarity with virtual learning environments are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching computing at foundation or introductory levels.
• Experience with blended or online delivery methods is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in Education or Computing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality teaching materials for foundational computing courses.
• Assist in developing assessments and instructional materials.
• Provide feedback to support student progress.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong grasp of basic programming concepts

Familiarity with Virtual Learning Environments

Education

Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, IT or related field

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE:

English Path is seeking an experienced and highly knowledgeable teacher/lecturer to develop high-quality teaching and learning materials for foundational computing courses for students seeking admission to undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in the UK and EU.

The role supports the academic and content teams across all campuses in building essential computational thinking, computer science, computer engineering basics, programming, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills necessary for success in undergraduate computing or IT related graduate/post graduate degree programmes in the UK, the EU and beyond.

The teacher/lecturer will guide the instructional design team in developing the content for online asynchronous, synchronous and blended learning courses in the field of computing suitable for pre-university and pre-masters' foundation programmes. Development of the content, includes detailing the narrative that accompanies the presentations slides, developing activities, MCQ's, hands-on experimental learning projects, formative and summative assessments.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content development for teaching

• Plan and prepare materials for lectures, tutorials, workshops, and laboratory sessions in foundation-level computing topics including:
• Introduction to Programming (e.g. Python, Java)
• Fundamentals of Computer Science and Engineering
• Basics of hardware and software
• Introduction to cloud computing
• Computational Thinking and Logic
• Digital Literacy and ICT Skills
• Introduction to Databases and Spreadsheets
• Develop engaging and inclusive lesson plans that accommodate diverse learner needs and prior knowledge.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing narrations that accompany PowerPoint presentation slides, video scripts, MCQ's, activity briefs and any other materials.

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to the improvement of the foundation curriculum.
• Assist in developing instructional materials, assessments, and digital learning resources.
• Align teaching with institutional learning outcomes that include partnering universities in UK and EU.

Assessment and Feedback

• Design formative and summative assessments in accordance with academic regulations.
• Develop rubrics to mark coursework and exams and provide constructive feedback to support learner progress.

Student Support and Mentoring

• Provide guidance on fostering a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation and curiosity.

Quality Assurance and Professional Development

• Participate in internal moderation, programme reviews, and quality assurance processes.
• Engage in professional development activities, including training in pedagogy and digital tools.
• Attend departmental meetings, teaching workshops, and contribute to academic planning.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in teaching computing at foundation or introductory levels.
• Strong grasp of basic programming concepts and digital technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Virtual Learning Environments (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Education or Computing (e.g. PGCE, Master's).
• Teaching qualification or certification (e.g. FHEA, CertEd).
• Experience with blended or online delivery methods.
• Awareness of learning differences and inclusive practices in higher education.
• Professional conduct in all interactions.
• Ability to work under pressure,plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and enthusiasm and commitment to working as a team.