Job title: IT Lecturer
Salary: Up to £39,340, depending on experience 
Hours: 35
Contract type: Permanent
Site: Nelson and Colne College
Closing date: Sunday 27 October 2024
Interview date: TBC

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation 
Nelson and Colne College Group is made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington & Rossendale College. Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, Employer Training and Adult Learning Provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels. 

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, Employer Training and Adult Learning Provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

The Exciting Role 

A new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Computing Lecturer to join a dynamic and innovative educational institution. As a Computing Lecturer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning to students across a range of computing-related courses. You will work closely with other members of the academic team to design and develop course content, assessments, and learning materials that engage and challenge students.

In this role, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the college's Digital curriculum, helping to ensure that it remains up-to-date and relevant to the needs of the industry. You will work closely with local employers and other stakeholders to identify emerging trends and technologies, and to ensure that your teaching reflects these developments.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a degree in computer science or a related field, as well as a recognised teaching qualification. You will have experience of teaching IT and computer science to students of all levels, and will be able to demonstrate a passion for your subject and a commitment to student success. You will be a proactive and enthusiastic team player, with excellent communication and organisational skills. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge in a dynamic and supportive educational environment, then this could be the role for you!

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson but may be required to travel across sites.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification.

If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College’s Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. In addition, the DfE Taking Teaching Further funding also offers eligible recruits* a £6,000 incentive payment. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job. Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Teaching on a variety of L3 programs including Digital T levels and BTEC L3 IT
• Engaging with local schools as part of the recruitment strategy
• Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities
• Work with key employers to co-design the curriculum
• Maintain high quality records related to student assessment, coursework and progress

What We Are Looking For:
 

• A highly enthusiastic and motivated computer science lecturer
• Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification
• Recent industry experience is desirable
• PGCE qualification or the willingness to work towards one
• Knowledge of and proven ability to deliver the curriculum successfully
• Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, customer service and quality assurance
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Be a team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to the process of continuous review and improvement
• Ability to develop and promote relevant curriculum effectively
• Suitability to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults
• Ability to use ILT in classroom delivery including interactive whiteboard technology

What We Offer in Return:
•    Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
•    Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
•    A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
•    Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
•    Fantastic family friendly policies
•    Free on-site parking on all College sites 

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/ 

Still Interested? 
How to Apply: 

If you're interested in this post then please click apply and complete an application form.  

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/ 

Further questions: Please contact our friendly HR Team [email protected]

* Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website.

Please note: All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children, should you wish to discuss this further please get in touch with the HR Team.