Lecturer – Digital and Computing

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit a Lecturer Digital + Computing on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,372 – £39,198 per annum.

About Us:

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.

The Lecturer Digital + Computing Role:

• The Digital and Computing curriculum area offers a wide variety of both full-time and part-time programmes leading to a range of qualifications at both FE and HE levels
• Apprenticeships are currently offered in Multi-Channel Marketing, with ambitious plans to grow the apprenticeship offer to HE over the next few years
• This FE Lecturing post requires working across all levels, and the ability to deliver networking, systems design, and databases, as well as mobile and games development

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Leader for further education programme in computing
• Contributing to the development and delivery of a range of educational programmes including identifying learning objectives; determining, designing and producing study material; planning course/study programme delivery
• Contributing to high quality learning experiences using a variety of teaching and learning methods
• Ensuring that teaching is based on current best available practice and is consistent with a high standard of practice
• Providing academic and pastoral support to students in accordance with agreed procedures
• Creating an outstanding student experience which leads to progression or employment
• Undertaking such other reasonable duties as the line manager may require from time to time and review this Job Description annually with the line manager 

About You:

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking educational leader who:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Teaching Qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years
• Graduate in relevant subject area
• Experience of facilitating learning for students in Further or Higher Education
• Some experience of delivering computing including Proficiency in programming – Java, Python, C, C++ and any other language
• Knowledge of current evidence-based practice in computing and computer networking; including computer programming, systems design, databases, mobile and games development

Benefits:

As a member of the teaching team at Bournemouth & Poole College you can expect to receive a market rate salary and excellent benefits including:

·        39.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·        up to 4 days leave during the Christmas closure period

·        Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers

·        Enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

·        Excellent support and career development with the help of our Teaching and Learning Coaches and Quality department

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Lecturer Digital + Computing role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 20th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.