Lecturer - IT

Are you a current Lecturer - IT looking to work in a supportive, forward-thinking college?

Are you currently working in the IT industry, and could use your skills and experience to train the next generation of IT experts, with our training and support?

We are looking for Lecturer IT to join us on a variable hours contract of up to 22 hours per week; this will be on a fixed-term basis to 31st July 2025.

In return, we will offer a competitive salary of £13.29 - £23.21 ph inc London Weighting, plus accrued holiday allowance of 12.07% per hour.

The Lecturer-IT role:

All lecturers employed by Barking & Dagenham College are expected to subscribe to our shared value set and our leadership behaviours, which are intended to deliver our vision which is:

A truly great college passionate about success

Key Responsibilities of our Lecturer-IT :

• Plan and develops lessons, including the development of schemes of work
• Develop and implement learner-centred assessment methods, with focus on constructive and development feedback for our students
• Encourage, monitor and report on the attendance, progress and achievements of students
• Ensure safe working environments for students and colleagues, enforce health and safety standard in your area, ensuring all students understand and comply
• Undertake personal coaching and pastoral responsbilities for designated students in order to support them int heir own development and future progression
• Keep abreast of industry developments in your specialist area to ensure the relevance and continued employability of our students
• Actively participate in continuing professional development around theory and practice within the education sector

Our ideal Lecturer-IT should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Possess a teaching qualification or be prepared to undertake a further education teaching qualification
• Have a degree or equivalent qualification in the subject relevant to the course to be delivered
• Have recent and relevant experience of teaching Computing to learners especially Level 3 BTEC Provision
• Ability to be course leader and associated responsibilities in leading a Level 3 team
• Understanding of Safeguarding Legislation and its application within the educational sector
• Commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
• All applicants should have good administrative skills and be able to accurately track students' attendance, progress and achievements.
  

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you

You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
  

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 16th June 2024

If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer-IT role, then please click ‘apply’ today

About Us

Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our staff, learners, businesses, and communities.

Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We’ve invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.

By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you’ll benefit from:

• a competitive salary including London Weighting
• generous holiday and pension packages
• being part of a team passionate about education and success
• links with industry and CPD opportunities
• free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes

Join the team. Be part of it.

To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk