Tutor of Digital
Ref: 2526/247
Hours: 37 hours per week (1.0 fte)
Salary: Up to £43,408 per annum* (Subject to qualifications and experience)
Plus generous benefits. These include:
- 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
- Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
- Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) - worth up to £7,000 over two years
- Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding digital skills tutor to join our Digital Technologies team as we continue to move forward, grow our provision, and positively embrace emerging technologies for the benefit and development of our students.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled individual who would relish the opportunity to share their knowledge, skills, and industry experience when teaching across a range of digital programmes. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach across a variety of levels as appropriate e.g. Level 3 Games Development, Level 2 Creative Computing, T Levels in Digital Software and Digital Support and Security.
About the person
You will bring a breadth of digital experience to deliver a range of theory and practical topics such as games engines, programming and networks. A caring and nurturing approach to student development is essential to this role. The ability to deliver topics including introductory programming, games development, web and more general digital topics would be ideal but more important is the willingness and desire to develop your own subject specific skills to meet the changing demands of vocational education.
Key Skills and Experience:
- A good understanding of games engine, in particular Unity, is essential.
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in C# or Python is important.
- Networks: a sound understanding of building and maintaining computer networks, including issues around support and security.
- Data Science: Experience with data analysis tools and techniques, machine learning, and AI would be a plus.
- Project Management: Demonstrated experience in leading projects or programmes, with the ability to mentor students in project-based learning environments.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of HND in a relevant Computing discipline, or/and relevant industry standard qualifications and experience.
- Ideally, possession of a recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with funding support from the College.
- Recent experience within a digital environment, staying current with industry trends and technologies.
Whether you are an experienced FE tutor, a newly qualified tutor, or currently working in the industry, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the digital experts of tomorrow.
About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.
We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Smith, Curriculum & Standards Manager for Digital & Media, at [email protected].
Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.
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Closing date: 7 August 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 18 August 2026
