Computer Science Lead

Salary

£ £57928 per annum plus London Premium of £4201
+ up to 10 percent bonus

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent

Date posted

16/10/2025

Job reference

T02379

Our groundbreaking development at Teesside University London is growing fast in our third year of operation. Engaging with students from a range of backgrounds TU London provides our students with the support they need to be employable, future-focused and ready for now.

We are looking for academic professionals to join our collaborative and vibrant community. At TU London we offer a friendly and supportive environment empowering our students to work with impact and innovation within a sustainable global digital economy. By choosing a future with TU London you will be joining a committed, caring and ambitious team.

TU London is based at Here East in Stratford, a vibrant and contemporary space. Here East, part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is an innovation and technology campus with locally owned food and coffee outlets and a gym. There's even a spa, barbers and retro video-game bar.

ROLE: Computer Science Lead

SALARY: £ £57928 per annum plus London Premium of £4201

Plus up to 10 percent bonus

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

We are currently looking to recruit academic professionals with the skills and ability to inspire our Computing students with your expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Software Development and Engineering
• Usability Design
• Cyber Security
• Data Science

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Enthusiastic academic professionals to contribute to teaching, assessment, curriculum design in Computing disciplines at TU London. You will apply creativity, innovation and subject expertise to the delivery of an outstanding student learning experience.

Your responsibilities will include the leadership and delivery of innovative, engaging and effective teaching, providing pastoral support, supervision of projects and contribution to professional development and business engagement. You will engage in management activities such as people management, programme and module leadership, produce appropriate documentation and collaborate with colleagues to disseminate best practice.

You will have knowledge and experience in the design and delivery of effective teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level using a variety of approaches. You will be qualified to master's level or hold extensive professional expertise / advanced practitioner status. A PhD in a relevant discipline is essential. The ability and expertise to both lead and teach a range of Computing subjects is an essential requirement along with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business.

Your skills and expertise will include the ability to lead and manage academic colleagues.Exceptional oral and written communication skills, IT skills are essential to produce effective materials and engage our students. You will have demonstrable ability to exercise initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning, research and scholarly activities. You will have the capability to support student retention through caring for our students' pastoral needs.

OUR OFFER

• A competitive salary which allows for increases based on exceptional performance.
• Company bonus scheme
• 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) + paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Remote working is possible, dependent on the requirements of the timetable and other University commitments.
• 24/7 counselling support with our Employee Assistance Programme
• An empowering working culture
• Annual Eye Care and Glasses Voucher with Specsavers
• Travel season ticket interest free loan scheme.
• Free shuttle bus from Stratford International or Stratford City Station
• Enhanced family leave; up to 18 weeks full pay
• TU London offer a generous workplace pension via Aviva. The university offers contributions up to 12 percent, with options to vary the contributions.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Volunteering Leave (three paid days leave for community/charity activity annually)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perks and Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues
• Access to onsite facilities, exclusive discounts and social events at Here East

And much more

At TU London, you will have the opportunity to make an impact in an innovative and supportive environment. If you are values driven with a passion for higher education, then we are keen to hear from you.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note that this role will be filled through a two-stage selection process:

Longlisting Stage

Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be longlisted and invited to submit a short video presentation. Full details and guidance will be provided at that stage.

Shortlisting and Interview

Following review of the video presentations, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place will take place on 27 November 2025.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.