HE Lecturer, Computer Science

Job title:

HE Lecturer, Computer Science

Company

Luminate Education Group

Job description

About the RoleWe are recruiting a highly motivated and ambitious lecturer to join our digital department. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a background in digital education with skills in programming and mathematics for computer science. We are keen to speak to anyone who is interested in progressing within their career and who can work with us to grow our provision in line with the needs of the West Yorkshire economic region.Higher Education is a significant aspect of the mission of Leeds City College. The College is a national provider of education, skills, training and employability opportunities and has developed extensive provision which is not provided elsewhere through more traditional HEIs.Over 1300 students are currently studying a range of courses with us at University Centre Leeds. The curriculum offered is vocationally focused and diverse in nature. The institution holds Foundation Degree Awarding Powers and partnered with the Open University for Level 6 provision.Our STEM department’s curriculum portfolio comprises a range of Foundation degrees and Top Ups within Games, Computing and Science, Masters provision within Science and HNC/D’s in Engineering alongside a number of apprenticeships.What You Will Do

• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding of computer science curriculum to learners.
• Be responsible for recording student progress, motivate and inspire students to achieve targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
• Reflect on what works best in teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of online learning resources for identified modules.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
• Develop and employ effective assessment activities for identified modules.
• Assess student work, provide constructive and timely feedback to motivate and inspire the learner to improve and record learners’ progress for identified modules.

About You

• You will hold an Honours Degree in Computer Science or a relevant subject.
• You will have the relevant knowledge and skills to deliver programming and mathematics for computer science to HE learners.
• Relevant experience in teaching students in HE.
• Experience within the digital industry sector.
• Experience of positively managing student progression, advice and guidance in Higher Education setting.
• Proven commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience developing creative learning materials for groups of learners.

BenefitsThere are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement – If you work full time, you’ll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).

• Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
• Academic 37 days
• Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts – employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting – discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities – including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – this will vary depending on role requirements

Expected salary

£29638 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:22:11 GMT

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