Lecturer & Programme Lead: Computing

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 27 January 2026

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Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates.

In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

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As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling-up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

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This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of computing education within a forward-thinking and inclusive academic environment. While not tied to a single project, the role plays a key part in the strategic development and delivery of our computing programmes, with scope to innovate in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering.

As Programme Lead, you'll have the chance to influence curriculum design, collaborate with industry partners, and drive initiatives that support student success and employability. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their academic career while making a real-world impact.

You’ll gain experience in academic leadership, contribute to research or enterprise activities, and access structured professional development. Whether you are looking to expand your pedagogical practice, or explore educational technology. The role also provides opportunities to work with modern computing tools, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies that prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

• Lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-quality computing programmes, ensuring curriculum relevance, industry alignment, and excellent learning experiences.
• Provide strong academic and pastoral support to students, including those with EHCPs or ALS needs, and actively support progression to higher education or employment.
• Embrace and implement digital learning technologies to enhance teaching, assessment, and student engagement, while sharing best practices across the team.
• Monitor and support student performance, attendance, and behaviour; contribute to interviews, inductions, parental engagement, and safeguarding procedures.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including curriculum reviews, assessment preparation, and compliance with awarding body and college standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to manage course documentation, maintain accurate records on college platforms (e.g. SharePoint), and contribute to a culture of celebration and excellence.

• Appropriate degree or…