Lecturer in Computer Science

Salary: £29,820 - £36,749 per year (pro rated for part time)

Contract: Permanent

Location: The Sheffield College

Hours: Full Time 37 Hours x 52 Weeks Per Year

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work for an organisation that really cares about its staff and students? Do you want to make a real difference and help shape and influence the next generation? If so, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you to start your career as a Lecturer in Computer Science within the Sheffield Sixth Form, the home of A levels at The Sheffield College.

The role of Computer Science Lecturer is ideal if you want a varied role where you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the success of our Computer Science students within the Sheffield Sixth Form. Have a passion for teaching and wish to contribute to a college which believes that every student has a capacity to excel, regardless of their background.

Key Responsibilities

* The design and delivery or the A Level Computer Science curriculum
* Assessing student work and providing timely and constructive feedback
* Liasing with students, parents and stakeholders
* Meeting the diverse needs of our students
* Tracking and monitoring learner progress and providing extracurricular opportunities for learners

In this role, success means building strong and lasting relationships within the college community. It also involves creating an engaging and responsive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our learners. Success is further demonstrated by receiving regular positive feedback from learners, as well as consistently helping students achieve or surpass their target grades, ensuring their academic success

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

* Empathetic
* Have a student first approach
* Have a passion for Computer Science
* A desire to see students succeed

What We Offer

* Pension contribution of 15.9%
* Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
* A Supportive Environment - December closure for all employees
* Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme
* Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Levelling up premium payment for FE teachers

Did you know that Computing is included in the governments levelling up premium initiative? Eligible teachers could be entitled to a payment of up to £6,000. You must be in the first 5 years of your FE teaching career to claim. This means it must be 5 years or less since you started your first role with teaching responsibilities at an FE provider.

Join our team of talented individuals in a thriving work culture.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps: Please press APPLY and we shall send you our application link.

Closing Date: 22nd May 2024

Interview Date: w/c 10th June 2024