Computing Teacher

Computing Teacher
Department: Digital & Creative
Hourly Rate: £15.05 to £16.91 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours

Reference: REC2228 | Closing Date: Sunday, 17th August 2025

Variable Hours

This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may asked to work, however there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there’s no obligation for you to accept the work offered.

The Opportunity

Based in our friendly Digital & Creative Industries department, you’ll play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality teaching across both Further and Higher Education. You’ll cover a wide range of computing subject areas including Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Programming, Cyber Security, and Networking. Your teaching will support our learners from beginner to advanced levels, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape learners’ understanding of current and emerging technologies.

Your sessions will focus on developing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, helping our learners apply what they’ve learned through hands-on projects, simulations, and real-world scenarios. You’ll be teaching students across a variety of programmes including BTEC, T Levels, Access to HE, HNC/HND, and adult learning courses. Your ability to adapt and differentiate your teaching for 16–18-year-olds, adult learners, and those progressing through Higher Education pathways will be key to their success.

You’ll plan and deliver high-impact lessons using innovative digital tools and interactive learning methods. Whether you’re demonstrating coding techniques in Python or C#, guiding our learners through network configuration tasks, or supporting group discussions around ethical issues in AI and cybersecurity, you’ll be creating sessions that are not only informative but genuinely exciting and relevant.

Teaching will take place across a range of settings – in the classroom, through virtual learning platforms, and in some cases, in employer environments – giving you scope to bring variety, creativity, and flexibility to your delivery. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on your practice, contribute to continuous improvement, and collaborate closely with curriculum teams and industry partners to ensure our provision remains dynamic, relevant, and inspiring.

About You

You’ll be an enthusiastic, forward-thinking computing professional with at least two years’ experience in an education setting or the Games Industry. With strong subject knowledge in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Cyber Security, and Networking, you bring real-world insight and credibility to your teaching.

You’ll have a proven ability to deliver high-quality, specialist teaching across Levels 3 to 5, using your expertise to engage learners and build both theoretical understanding and practical skills. Confident delivering across T Levels, BTEC, and Higher Education courses, you’ll tailor your approach to support 16–18-year-olds, adult learners, and those progressing through HE pathways.

Strong programming skills – ideally in C# and Python – are essential. You’ll know how to break down complex ideas and make them engaging through hands-on tasks, live examples, and real-world applications.

You stay up to date with emerging technologies and enjoy sharing that knowledge in accessible, innovative ways. Whether teaching in the classroom, online, or in workplace settings, you’re confident using a variety of delivery methods to keep our students motivated and involved.

Ideally, you’ll hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one, and you’ll already have experience planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality learning.

Above all, you’re passionate about inspiring others. Approachable and committed, you’ll help our learners grow in confidence, gain valuable skills, and reach their goals in the dynamic world of digital technologies.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

·         A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant computing or digital subject

·         A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, or a willingness to work towards a PGCE if not already held

·         GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) in English and Maths

·         A minimum of two years’ experience in an education setting or the Games Industry, with the ability to apply industry-relevant knowledge in a teaching environment

Reasons to join us

• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose – We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

·         Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

·         A range of flexible working opportunities

·         Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

·         Short- and Long-Term development commitments

·         Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

·         Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

·         Reward and Recognition

·         Having your voice heard at every level

·         Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 17th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.