Digital and IT Lecturer REQ1825

We are seeking to appoint a Part Time IT and Digital Lecturer (0.5)

18.5 Hours Per Week (396 Teaching Hours Per Academic Year)

Closing Date : 28th June

Interview Date : 7th July

Aims of Job/Job Purpose

The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South & City College Birmingham is to support the College’s aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need.

The for this role has been attached, please refer to it for a more detailed information.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Teach and assess Computing and IT courses (both theory and practical) at Levels 2 and 3. Curriculum pathways include BTEC RQF Information Technology, T Level Digital Design, Production and Development; T Level Digital Support Services (Networking and Cybersecurity); and BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technologies.

• Plan, deliver, and manage effective learning programmes, including curriculum development and review.

• Monitor and track student progress, including target setting, progress reviews, maintaining group sizes, and arranging additional support where required.

• Act as a course tutor, providing academic and pastoral support to meet learners’ vocational, educational, personal development, and employability needs.

• Deliver initial advice and guidance, including initial and diagnostic assessments, referrals for additional support, and the creation of assessment materials. Provide timely feedback in line with awarding body requirements and College quality standards.

• Maintain accurate and timely completion of registers and address poor attendance in line with College Attendance and Behaviour Policies.

• Liaise with parents/guardians and external agencies regarding attendance, behaviour, and student achievement.

• Ensure student progress records and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) are updated regularly to support progress monitoring and reporting.

• Manage the classroom environment, including attendance, punctuality, and behaviour.

• Meet internal and external quality assurance requirements, including Internal and External Verification processes.

• Comply with safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and British Values policies, embedding these within teaching and learning.

• Contribute to enrichment activities, work placements, and educational visits.

• Participate in quality assurance processes, including lesson observations and continuous improvement activities.

• 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 the development of study skills and exam techniques.

• Provide cover for colleagues where required and support/mentor new staff when appropriate.

• Undertake personal tutor responsibilities, including ILPs, progress monitoring, tutorial delivery, UCAS support, references, and coordination with parents/carers/employers.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and as specified within the MGL contract.

• Participate in the College’s appraisal scheme and undertake continuous professional development (CPD), both self-directed and directed, to support the development of innovative teaching and learning strategies.

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

Further information regarding this position can be found in the attached , please contact the People Services team by email if you have any queries [email protected]

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.