Tutor of Digital Technologies

Tutor of Digital Technologies
 
Ref: 2425/135

Hours: 25.9 hours per week (0.7 fte) 
Salary: Up to £41,313 pro rata per annum* (subject to experience and qualifications). Plus generous benefits. These include: 

• 57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) 

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Digital Skills Tutor to join our Digital Technologies team as we continue to move forward, grow our provision, and positively embrace emerging technologies for the benefit and development of our students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled individual who would relish the opportunity to share their knowledge, skills, and industry experience when teaching across a range of digital programmes. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to teach across a variety of levels as appropriate e.g. Level 2 Computing & Games Development, Level 3 programmes such as T Levels in Computing & Cybersecurity, A Level Computing Science and Level 3 Games Development.

*Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £42,738 – ask us for further details

About the Person
You will bring a breadth of digital experience to deliver a range of theory and practical topics such as cybersecurity and programming. A caring and nurturing approach to student development is essential to this role. The ability to deliver topics including introductory programming, games development, web and more general digital topics would be ideal but more important is the willingness and desire to develop your own subject specific skills to meet the changing demands of vocational education.

Key Skills and Experience could include:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python or C# is essential. Experience with additional languages like Java, SQL, or C++ is advantageous.
• Cybersecurity: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat management, and secure coding practices.
• Software Development: Experience in full-stack development including frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and backend development.
• Web Development: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with additional experience in frameworks such as React being beneficial.
• Data Science: Experience with data analysis tools and techniques, machine learning, and AI would be a plus.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in leading projects or programmes, with the ability to mentor students in project-based learning environments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of HND in a relevant Computing discipline, or/and relevant industry standard qualifications and experience.
• Ideally, possession of a recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with funding support from the College.
• Recent experience within a digital environment, staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Desirable Attributes:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple teaching responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a supportive and effective learning environment.
• Passion for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

Whether you are an experienced FE trainer/tutor, a newly qualified tutor, or currently working in the industry, we encourage you to apply. 

About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more then one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Smith, Curriculum & Standards Manager: Digital & Media, at simonsmith@yorkcollege.ac.uk or 01904 770103 

Important Notices
See the attached document for Important Notices.
 
Closing date: 05 June 2025 (9am)
Interviews: 19 June 2025 

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.  Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.