Lecturer - Computing

Overview

Role: Lecturer – Computing

Location: Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and Annual Leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Expires: 30/01/2026 23:59

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Computing to join our Computing & Digital Technologies department at The Bedford College Group.

• Teaching & Assessment – Prepare, deliver, and assess computing courses from Level 1 to Level 5, ensuring high-quality and inclusive learning experiences.
• Student Support & Progress – Guide learners to achieve success, monitor performance, provide tutorials, and maintain accurate records.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation – Contribute to schemes of work, create engaging materials, and support new course development aligned with industry trends.
• Quality Assurance & Engagement – Implement quality processes, participate in marketing activities, and liaise with awarding bodies to maintain standards.
• Compliance & College Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety requirements; support exams, open days, and College-wide initiatives.

• Essential Qualifications – Degree in computing or relevant industry experience, GCSE English and Maths, valid DBS and visa status.
• Teaching & Quality Experience – Proven experience teaching Level 2–4, knowledge of FE quality assurance systems, and ability to use IT/data for course improvement.
• Core Skills & Competence – Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills; ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Professional Attributes – Ability to influence, lead, and work under pressure; maintain confidentiality, promote College values, and uphold safeguarding and EDI standards.
• Flexibility & Mobility – Willingness to adapt hours, travel across campuses, and maintain health & safety awareness, including risk assessment capability.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each…