IT Lecturer

Position Summary

As a Lecturer in IT, you will deliver high‑quality teaching across one or more IT programmes, contributing to innovative curriculum development and ensuring learners are industry‑ready.

• Teach and assess IT courses within the curriculum area, contributing to the development of new and innovative provision plans, engaging lessons and schemes of work, incorporating flexible, blended and motivational teaching approaches.
• Complete all associated administrative duties efficiently, including registers, lesson documentation, E‑ILPs and learner tracking.
• Develop learner‑centred assessment strategies in line with college policy and awarding body requirements; provide constructive, developmental feedback that supports progress and achievement.
• Monitor and track learner attendance, progress and success, aiming for strong achievement rates (minimum 80% success rate aspiration for long and all qualifications).
• Undertake personal coaching, tutorial and pastoral responsibilities to support learner progression.
• Maintain safe, well‑managed IT learning environments, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Keep up to date with developments in IT and digital technologies, as well as current teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Participate in open evenings, enrolment, recruitment activities, study trips and cross‑college initiatives.
• Contribute actively to course team meetings, quality improvement processes and peer review activities.

• A degree or professional qualification in an IT‑related subject alongside a recognised teaching qualification.
• Substantial relevant teaching experience within further or higher education (or strong industry experience with a desire to transition into teaching).
• Excellent classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Experience using learner‑centred assessment strategies.
• Strong administrative skills and the ability to accurately track learner progress.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and inclusive practice.
• The ability to contribute positively to quality improvement and curriculum enhancement.

• Competitive salary: £26,514 – £46,307 per annum, inclusive of London weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Generous holiday and pension packages.
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry.
• Free parking and access to travel‑to‑work and technology assistance schemes.

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community‑focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across the Barking and Rush Green campuses, the college supports thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive. With an investment of over £50 million in facilities over the past nine years, including the East London Institute of Technology, the college offers outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students.

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. All employment checks are carried out in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.