Digital and IT Lecturer REQ1825

We are seeking a Part‑time IT and Digital Lecturer (0.5) to deliver teaching and support across Computing and IT programmes at South&City College Birmingham, working 18.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess Computer and IT courses (theory & practical) at Levels 2 and 3, including BTEC RQF IT, T Level Digital Design, Production and Development, T Level Digital Support Services and BTEC Level 2 First Certificate.
• Plan, deliver and manage effective learning programmes, including curriculum development and review.
• Monitor and track student progress, set targets, conduct progress reviews, maintain group sizes, and arrange additional support where required.
• Act as a course tutor, providing academic and pastoral support for learners’ vocational, educational, personal development and employability needs.
• Deliver initial advice and guidance, conduct referrals, and create assessment materials; provide timely feedback in line with awarding body requirements and college quality standards.
• Maintain accurate registers and address poor attendance in line with college policies.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and external agencies regarding attendance, behaviour and student achievement.
• Update student progress records and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) regularly to support monitoring and reporting.
• Manage classroom environment, ensuring attendance, punctuality and behaviour standards.
• Meet internal and external quality assurance requirements, including verification processes.
• Comply with safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and British Values policies.
• Contribute to enrichment activities, work placements and educational visits.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including lesson observations and continuous improvement.
• Deliver "in‑attendance" duties to meet student and curriculum needs.
• Use a range of assessment methods in line with curriculum requirements.
• Provide pastoral care alongside Student Engagement teams.
• Support development of study skills and exam techniques.
• Provide cover for colleagues and mentor new staff where appropriate.
• Undertake personal tutor responsibilities – ILPs, progress monitoring, tutorials, UCAS support, references, coordination with parents/carers/employers.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and as specified within the MGL contract.
• Participate in the college's appraisal scheme and undertake continuous professional development (CPD).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g., PGDip, PGCert, or equivalent) and a demonstrable record of effective teaching in IT or related subjects.
• Strong understanding of curriculum pathways (BTEC, T Level) and assessment practices.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in pastoral and academic support.
• IT proficiency and experience delivering digital learning environments.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and the protection of learners.
• Minimum of two suitable references covering a five‑year period.
• Examination of reference with an online search, DBS, prohibition check and childcare disqualification where applicable.
• Minimum of a basic level of English language proficiency (fluent English is an essential requirement).