Lecturer in Computer Science

We have a great opportunity based at our Kettering campus for a Lecturer in Computer Science to become a key member of our Computer Science department.

As a Lecturer in Computer Science, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Preparing, delivering and assessing subject specialisms on a range of courses and levels.
• Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential.
• Managing students’ learning and provide a high-quality learning experience.
• Undertaking course administration as necessary.
• Contributing pro-actively to developments within the Programme Area regarding curriculum and innovative teaching.
• Participating in marketing and promotion activities for the Programme Area.

Our ideal candidates will have the ability to teach a range of software and hardware computing concepts to Level 2 and Level 3 and Knowledge of current developments in own specialist area, alongside the following qualifications:

• Degree in a computing related topic or considerable work experience in the key subjects
• Stage 3 teaching qualification (Cert. Ed or equivalent) or willingness to start this in first year of teaching
• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent

Lecturers / Teachers

No Teaching Qualification?  No problem, with significant industry or subject knowledge, as part of your employment with The Bedford College Group, we will enrol you on a Level 5 Apprenticeship, for more information and to understand whether the training would be right for you, click here.

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College

37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year

392.2 hours holiday per annum

Salary and benefits will vary for offers where enrolment on the L5 Teaching Apprenticeship is required.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview stage.

Please apply via the link