Computing Course Leader Tutor - Full Time

Computing Course Leader – Full Time

37 hours per week (FTE 1.0)

Salary £26,642 - £33,766 pro rata

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 1 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, software development, encompassing SDLC and languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, C++, C#, Java, PHP, SQL. Also experience working with appropriate IDEs like Visual Studio or familiarity with webserver stacks eg XAMPP and 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.

For more information please contact human.resources@bsdc.ac.uk

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College 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 

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 12 noon, Monday 13th May 2024.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note late applications are not acceptable.