Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference
At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.
We are seeking a Lecturer - Course Leader to join our team. In this role you will, deliver inspiring and high-quality teaching across a range of Digital Computing and IT courses (Levels 1–4), driving strong student achievement and success. Lead and support course delivery as a Band 2 Course Leader, contributing to an innovative and student-focused learning environment.
Job title: Lecturer - Course Leader - Digital Computing
Part Time, 0.6 contract, Permanent
About the role:
- Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of Further Education Digital Computing courses. Plan and prepare engaging schemes of work, lesson plans, resources, and assessments, while supporting student recruitment, interviews, and guidance.
- Design and carry out effective assessment activities, including setting and marking work in line with curriculum requirements.
- Monitor learner progress and maintain high standards in line with awarding body guidelines, using effective tracking systems and working closely with the Lead Verifier.
- Set, promote, and review aspirational targets to support strong learner achievement and progression.
- Provide outstanding personal and academic support through tutorials and Individual Learning Plans, guiding learners throughout their studies.
- Ensure efficient course administration and that all programme and unit requirements are met across multiple learner groups.
- Support the Area Head and Assistant Managers in the coordination and development of Digital programmes.
Essential Experience:
- To provide inspirational teaching on a range of Digital Computing and IT subjects Level 1-4 courses with strong achievement.
- Experience of delivering Digital Computing related subjects reflecting recent changes in industry and including the use of modern technology including AI
- Carry out appropriate assessment activities including marking learners’ work, designing and setting assessed work.
- Monitor standards of learners’ work against awarding body guidelines using effective tracking systems and working closely with the lead verifier to ensure quality standards are maintained. Clear expectations are given to learners.
- Experience of managing and motivating young learners (Secondary/16-19yr olds)
- Experience of undertaking a pastoral role and effectively using individual learning planning to raise achievement
Essential Qualifications:
- Education to level 5 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent.
- Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English Language and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above or equivalent.
- Level 5 Teaching Qualification / completing within 2 years of employment or 2 years of the first available course.
Why join us?
At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.
We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.
