Lecturer in Computing (BTEC - HND,Grants Hill Job London area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Lecturer in Computing (BTEC - HND, Grants Hill )

Purpose of the job

The Lecturer is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Pearson BTEC Higher National Computing programmes. The postholder will contribute to an inclusive, engaging and student-centred learning environment that promotes student success, academic achievement, employability, retention and positive outcomes. The role includes curriculum delivery, assessment, academic support, quality assurance and participation in programme development in accordance with Nelson College London policies, Pearson Higher National requirements, and relevant UK Higher Education quality standards.

Report

to:
Academic Manager (HND Programmes) Campus:
Gants Hill Campus, London

Hours:

6 OR 12 Hrs per wk.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials

Deliver teaching using a range of appropriate face-to-face, blended and digital learning methods

Create engaging learning resources and teaching materials that support student achievement

Differentiate teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of students

Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes equality, diversity and student engagement

Encourage independent learning, critical thinking and professional practice

Monitor student attendance, engagement and academic progress

Maintain accurate teaching records in accordance with college procedures

Participate in module evaluation and continuous curriculum enhancement

Assessment and Feedback

Design, prepare and deliver assessments in accordance with Pearson Higher National programme requirements

Mark assessments fairly, consistently and within published deadlines

Provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback to students

Participate in internal verification, moderation and standardisation activities

Maintain accurate assessment and achievement records

Support students in understanding assessment requirements and academic expectations

Promote academic integrity and identify potential academic misconduct in accordance with college policies

Participate in External Examiner and Pearson quality processes where required

Person Specification Essential Qualifications

Master's degree in Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related discipline
A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one within an agreed timeframe
Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) or willingness to work towards Fellowship.

Desirable Qualifications

Doctorate (PhD or Professional Doctorate) in a relevant discipline.
Professional certifications relevant to Computing (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, CompTIA, Oracle).

Desirable Experience

Experience of teaching within Higher Education, Further Education or professional education.
Experience of delivering Pearson BTEC Higher National programmes or equivalent higher education qualifications.
Experience of developing teaching materials and learning resources.
Experience of marking and providing constructive assessment feedback.
Experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (e.g. Moodle) and Microsoft 365 applications.
Experience of supporting students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

Knowledge

The successful candidate should demonstrate knowledge of one or more of the following subject areas:

Programming
Software Development
Database Design and Development
Networking
Cyber Security
Cloud Computing
Web Development
Data Analytics
Systems Analysis and Design
Artificial Intelligence (where applicable)

A sound understanding of Higher Education quality assurance processes and Pearson BTEC Higher National requirements is desirable.

£35 to £40 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

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