Main Grade Lecturer - Computing and IT in Barnet

Are you passionate about IT and enthusiastic about teaching? Do you want to work in a high-performing team that consistently delivers some of the strongest attendance, achievement and success rates in the college? If so, we would love to hear from you.

IT Lecturers are at the heart of the Business, Travel and IT team at Barnet and Southgate College. Based at our Barnet campus, you will work with learners aged 16 and above across a broad range of qualifications and levels, from Level 1 through to Level 6, helping them build the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education.

This is more than a teaching post. You will be joining a genuinely collaborative, supportive team that develops each other as well as its learners. You will have the opportunity to work with industry professionals to upskill and keep your own practice current, and you will have real scope to shape the experiences and ambitions of learners who might not otherwise have access to the opportunities you can open up for them.

Both full time and part time roles are available. Please indicate your preference in your application.

About Barnet and Southgate College: We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.

The Business, Travel and IT team is one of the most cohesive and consistently high-performing departments in the college. The team is forward-thinking, employment-focused and committed to making sure that every learner leaves with more than just a qualification. If you are looking for a place where your ideas are welcomed, your development is supported and your contribution is valued, this is it.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Outstanding teaching: Deliver high-quality, innovative teaching, learning and assessment across IT programmes from Level 1 to Level 6, using digital and ILT strategies to increase learner participation, confidence and independent learning.
• Learner success: Enable diverse learners aged 16 and above to achieve strong pass rates and progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education, developing real-world IT skills along the way.
• Pastoral support: Act as a personal tutor, supporting the highest levels of attendance and actively improving retention, motivation and progression through targeted support, coaching and intervention, including engagement with parents where appropriate.
• Employer engagement: Support employer engagement and enrichment activities that raise aspirations and open pathways into IT careers that learners may not previously have had access to.
• Team contribution: Play an active role in a collaborative, evolving department, contributing to the team's continued strong performance and helping the college remain innovative and employment-focused.
• CPD and growth: Commit to your own professional development, working with employers and external agencies to keep your subject knowledge current and ensure learners benefit from up-to-date, industry-relevant teaching.

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who are ready to learn, grow and make a real difference for their learners.

Essential:

• A Level 3 or above qualification in IT, computing or a related subject area.
• Experience in the IT sector, a teaching setting, or both.
• Experience working collaboratively within teams.
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• A professional, approachable manner and commitment to learner outcomes.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Even Better If You Have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Teaching experience at any level.
• Knowledge of the IT sector and current changes within it.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to manage data and make informed, data-driven decisions.

Potential Interview Date: Monday 29th June 2026.

Our Employee Pledge:

The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of.

• Taking Teaching Further (National initiative): An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects.
• Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers: Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects.
• Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
• Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops.
• Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly.
• Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher.
• Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus.
• High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff.