Lecturer in Computing

Role: Lecturer In Computing

Location: Central BedfordshireCollege Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits:Salary is between £33,048 to £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37hrs per week/52 Weeks

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking Trainee Lecturer to join the Computing & Digital Technologies Department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Outstanding Computing Education - Deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment across Level 1-3 Computing programmes and the T Level in Digital Software Development, supporting learners to achieve their full potential.


• Inclusive Learner Development - Plan and deliver inclusive lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with SEND, while promoting positive behaviour, attendance, engagement and progression.


• Industry-Relevant Technical Expertise - Apply strong knowledge of programming, software development, computer science and cyber security to develop learners' technical skills and prepare them for further study and employment.


• Curriculum & Progress Monitoring - Assess learner performance, provide meaningful feedback, implement intervention strategies and contribute to the development of a modern, industry-aligned Computing curriculum.


• Professional Collaboration & Compliance - Work with colleagues, employers and external partners to enhance learner outcomes while upholding safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development responsibilities.

• Qualifications & Industry Knowledge - Degree-qualified in Computer Science or a related subject, with a teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one), and strong knowledge of Computing, digital technologies and industry practices.


• Further Education & SEND Experience - Proven experience teaching Computing in an FE setting, supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs and additional learning needs through inclusive and differentiated teaching approaches.


• Technical & Teaching Skills - Confident delivering website development, information systems, digital skills and introductory programming, while effectively managing classrooms and engaging learners of varying abilities.


• Assessment & Digital Expertise - Skilled in lesson planning, assessment, quality assurance, learner tracking and the use of digital learning platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and MIS systems.


• Professional Attributes & Commitment - Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, with a flexible, learner-focused approach, a dedication to continuous professional development and strong links to the Computing industry being advantageous.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.


• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.


• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.


• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.


• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.


• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Shuttleworth College is set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade. It's a specialist land-based college, offering agricultural and environmental education, alongside animal sciences, equine studies and outdoor adventure all delivered within acres of parkland, farmland, lakes and woodland.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.