Job Title: Lecturer in Computing
Department: Digital
Reporting to: Associate Director Curriculum, Digital
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £29,565 - £43,562 per annum subject to progression criteria*
Hours: 37 hours per week
Teaching Hours: 864 per annum
Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Pension: Teachers’ Pension
- The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS)
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Computing to design and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that equip students with the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for success in education, employment and modern digital careers. In this role, you will plan and deliver a broad programme of study across a range of computing topics, using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of learners with different abilities and backgrounds. You will be responsible for assessing and tracking student progress, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all teaching meets the College’s high standards. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and student support, while promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment aligned with the College’s core values and safeguarding commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan a program of study to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
- Use a range of teaching techniques and resources to support different learning needs and environments.
- Plan and deliver assessment programmes in line with Middlesbrough College Gold Standards.
- Use diagnostic assessment tools to identify student strengths and needs and support progress.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in line with College and regulatory requirements.
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Qualifications
- To hold a relevant qualification at Degree level.
- To be a qualified Teacher or must be prepared to commence an appropriate teaching qualification on appointment to the post.
- Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) or willing to work towards it.
Experience
- Knowledge of industry practices – Essential.
- Relevant experience in a teaching position in Further Education or Secondary Education or within a professional environment – Desirable.
- Worked in industry – Desirable.
Knowledge & Skills
- Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers, and others.
- Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of its application to Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
- Be able to create websites using HTML/CSS – Essential.
- Know and understand a range of programming languages – C++, Python, Java – Essential.
Why Join Us?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
- Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
- College benefit scheme – College Extras:
- Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
- Discounted gift cards for big brands
- Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Nicola Loughran, Associate Director Curriculum, Digital on [email protected]
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
