Computing Lecturer
Barnsley College
Barnsley
- £34,484 - £38,811 per year
- Salary:
- Salary: £34,484 - £38,811 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- TBC
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2026
Job overview
Computing Lecturer
Department: Digital & Creative Industries
Salary: £34,484 - £38,811 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 29th October 2027
Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2515 | Closing Date: Sunday 11th October
The Opportunity
Barnsley College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Computing to join our Digital & Creative Industries Department.
This is a fixed term contract until 29th October 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop the next generation of computing professionals, delivering engaging and innovative teaching across a range of programmes including software development, programming, cyber security, networking and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Working with learners across Further Education, Adult provision and Higher Education, you will play a key role in delivering an outstanding learning experience that supports student achievement, progression and employability.
You will contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, quality improvement and the ongoing development of courses, ensuring that teaching remains current, relevant and aligned to industry standards.
As part of a forward-thinking and ambitious team, you will support learners both academically and pastorally, helping them achieve their full potential while contributing to the continued success and growth of the department.
About You
You will be passionate about computing and committed to delivering high-quality teaching that motivates and inspires learners.
With experience of working within an educational setting, you will be confident delivering specialist computing subjects to a diverse range of students and adapting your teaching approach to meet individual learning needs.
You will have strong industry and/or academic knowledge in computing, including areas such as programming, cyber security, networking or artificial intelligence, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills.
You will be proactive, flexible and committed to supporting learner success through engaging teaching, constructive feedback and effective pastoral support.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant Computing or IT subject
Teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)
GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalent Level 2 qualification
Experience of working within an education setting in a teaching and/or assessment capacity within the last two years
Knowledge of specialist software and technologies relating to networking, cyber security and programming
Experience of delivering learning to a range of learners
Experience of developing learning materials and resources
A successful record of working with employers to inform curriculum planning.
Reasons to join us
We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
A range of flexible working opportunities
Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
Short- and Long-Term development commitments
Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
Reward and Recognition
Having your voice heard at every level
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th October. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low‑carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region’s largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
- Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
- Excellent access to the College by public transport
- Northern Rail season ticket scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
- Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
- Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
- Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
- Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
- Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
- Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
- Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you’d like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you’re looking in the right place.
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