Lecturer in Computing

Responsibilities

Design and deliver lessons, conduct practical demonstrations, and assess students through assignments and exams. Provide guidance on career pathways, industry certifications, and work placements to assist students in transitioning into the workplace. Teach across a range of programmes and support individual learning needs. Plan, monitor, and record student retention, achievement, and success. Contribute to the development and delivery of high‑quality, relevant curriculum and programmes.

• Actively contribute to the development of new programmes within the curriculum area.
• Produce annual schemes of work and training plans for all subjects and programmes to be taught.

• Already qualified teacher or prepared to study towards a Level5 teacher qualification or equivalent in a computing‑based subject.
• Competencies in delivering web‑based applications, software design and development, VR & AR technology and cyber security skills.
• Proficient in C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS; understanding of CISCO (desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable demeanour.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to exceptional service.
• Problem‑solving abilities to resolve issues independently or collaboratively.
• Previous experience in a similar role or a lengthy background within computing.

City of Portsmouth College aspires to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, offering a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture with competitive benefits. The College provides a diverse curriculum that includes A‑levels, apprenticeships, vocational and technical courses, higher education, online learning, and community courses for students of all ages.

Hours of work: 0.5–17.5 hours per week contact time with possibility for more hours (including teaching and prep), 52 weeks per year, Permanent.

Annual leave: 42 days total plus winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays and statutory bank holidays.

Pension:
Generous teachers' pension; further information can be found at Teachers' Pensions ().

Learning & development:
Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department and staff development programmes and CPD.

On‑site discounts:
Hair Salon and 50% off at the Sports Centre.

Online discounts:
Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address.

Parking:
Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel).

Blue Light Card:
Discounts on clothing, electrical goods, food, days out and concert tickets.