Team Leader/Lecturer (trainee) in Computing & Digital

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dynamic Computing & Digital Department. We are seeking passionate individuals to join a team dedicated to shaping the next generation of IT Technicians and Software Developers.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold a teaching qualification with at least 2 years of successful teaching experience in relevant courses.
• Are committed to helping learners achieve their career and educational goals.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to planning, organising, and prioritising workload.
• Have experience in team leadership and can serve as a positive role model for students.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience with Python, specializing in Data Analysis (using pandas or similar) and/or web development (using Flask or similar).
• Alternatively, candidates with other digital specialisms are also encouraged to apply, as we offer opportunities across a wide digital curriculum, from Level 1 to Level 4, including Networking and Software Development paths.

What we offer:

• The chance to work in our new state-of-the-art facility, featuring both classroom and specialized IT labs.
• An environment where you can deliver exceptional teaching and employ inclusive and challenging teaching strategies.

If you are enthusiastic about leading and inspiring the next generation of digital professionals, we would love to hear from you!

** For academic year 24/25 eligible teachers could receive a premium payment of up to £6,000 ** (further details available on request)

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to over 5,000 full time students and over 5,650 part time students each year.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

And the benefits of working for us?

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

NB: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.