Sessional Lecturer - Computer Science

Here at Kingston College, we are seeking a Sessional Lecturer - someone to teach GCSE Computer Science to students aged 16-19 years of age.

You will prepare students for exams, mark in class work, homework and mock exams, student monitoring, and where appropriate, curriculum development. The expectation is that high levels of student attainment will be achieved.

We’re looking for someone who is educated to degree level (or relevant professional qualification) in an appropriate subject and who has excellent teaching skills in Computer Science. You will have the ability to support, motivate and empathise with learners, including monitoring their progress, and be receptive to new ideas and initiatives, with a creative approach to problem solving.

This is a sessional post for 12 hours per week; teaching days and times are to be confirmed.

Please note that this post is funded for the 2024/25 academic year so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2024.

Subject to a cost of living review from 1 August, the successful candidate will be eligible for any subsequent increase in salary.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16th May 2024

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.