Computing Course Leader (Tutor)
Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £27,574 - £34,948 per annum
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

Burton and South Derbyshire College are looking for a course leader to join their Computing and Emerging Technologies curriculum department to deliver a range of units across Computing, Programming & Cyber Security pathways from Levels 2 to 5.

A degree or equivalent is highly desirable for this role, along with a certificate in education or a willingness to work to achieve this.

Also desirable is knowledge of website development and/or software development, encompassing languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, C++, C#, Java, PHP. Also experience working with or familiarity with AI emerging practices is advantageous.

The role of Course Leader will allow the successful candidate to develop innovative resources that stretch and challenge learners, work in partnership with learner progress coaches to monitor and improve attendance and in turn improve learners' qualification and employment outcomes.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

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Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff

Generous holiday plans

Free Employee Assistance Programme 

Flexible working policies

Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave 

Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year

On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Access to our onsite gym

Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon 

Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values.  We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 6th January 2025.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note we are unable to accept CVs and late applications are not acceptable