At a Glance
- Tasks: Support academic leadership and manage Computing and IT programmes for engaging student experiences.
- Company: Fast-growing education provider focused on career-oriented learning in tech and AI.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and strong development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and student success.
- Why this job: Step into academic leadership while influencing curriculum and teaching practices.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Computing or IT and experience in Higher Education teaching.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
About School Of Coding & AI
School of Coding & AI is a fast‑growing education provider delivering career‑focused learning across Higher Education, digital skills, artificial intelligence, business, health and wider professional programmes. We work with university partners, employers and industry specialists to deliver education that equips students with relevant knowledge, practical skills and clear progression opportunities. As our Computing and IT provision continues to grow, we are strengthening our academic leadership team to ensure our programmes remain well organised, academically rigorous and responsive to developments across technology and industry.
About The Role
The Deputy Programme Lead will support the academic leadership and day‑to‑day management of Computing and IT provision across School of Coding & AI. Working closely with the Programme Lead, you will help coordinate programme delivery, maintain teaching standards, support lecturers and ensure students receive a consistent and engaging academic experience. This role sits between academic delivery and subject leadership. You will remain connected to classroom practice while taking greater responsibility for curriculum coordination, staff support, academic quality and the effective running of the subject area. You will help translate academic plans into consistent delivery, ensuring teaching teams understand what is expected, modules are appropriately resourced and potential issues are identified and addressed early. The role would suit an experienced Computing or IT lecturer who is ready to take the next step into academic leadership, or an existing programme leader seeking broader responsibility across a growing portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support the Programme Lead with the day‑to‑day academic management of Computing and IT provision
- Coordinate programme and module delivery, ensuring teaching is well planned, appropriately resourced and delivered to schedule
- Teach across relevant Computing and IT modules where required, modelling high‑quality academic practice
- Review curriculum content, teaching materials and assessments to ensure they remain current, rigorous and industry relevant
- Monitor attendance, attainment, continuation, completion and progression data, identifying areas requiring intervention
- Support lecturers to improve teaching quality, assessment practice, student engagement and academic outcomes
- Coordinate moderation, standardisation, assessment boards and other academic quality processes
- Ensure programme documentation, module files and quality records are accurate, complete and maintained
- Support lecturers through induction, mentoring, workload coordination and day‑to‑day academic guidance
- Work with Student Services and academic teams to resolve student concerns and support students at risk of disengagement
- Contribute to programme reviews, validation activity, external examiner responses and academic improvement plans
- Build links with employers and industry partners to strengthen employability, applied learning and curriculum relevance
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Essential
- A relevant postgraduate qualification in Computing, Information Technology or a closely related discipline
- Strong experience teaching Computing or IT within Higher Education or a comparable adult learning environment
- Experience coordinating modules, programmes, curriculum activity or academic delivery
- A sound understanding of assessment, moderation, academic quality assurance and student support
- The ability to use academic data and student feedback to identify issues and improve performance
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to support, guide and challenge academic colleagues
Desirable
- Fellowship of Advance HE or another recognised teaching qualification
- Experience working with university partners or within validated Higher Education provision
- Experience supporting programme validation, revalidation or external examiner processes
- Knowledge of Office for Students expectations, quality frameworks and Higher Education performance measures
- Relevant industry experience or professional certification within Computing or IT
- Experience supporting or mentoring lecturers and associate academic staff
Why Join Us
- Take the next step into academic leadership within a growing Computing and IT department
- Influence curriculum quality, teaching practice and the student experience
- Work across a varied portfolio of contemporary technology programmes
- Develop your leadership experience while remaining connected to teaching and students
- Join an ambitious education organisation focused on growth, innovation and student outcomes
Benefits
- Salary of £42,000 per annum
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Strong CPD and development opportunities
- Company and social events
- Retail discounts through Bright Exchange
Computing & IT Deputy Programme Lead in Birmingham employer: School of Coding & AI
At the School of Coding & AI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering student success and retention. Our supportive work culture encourages collaboration across departments, while our commitment to professional development ensures that employees have ample opportunities for growth. Located in a vibrant educational environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, making us an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
