Lecturer in Computer Science
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Wakefield College
Wakefield, West Yorkshire (Wakefield Campus)
- Expired
- Salary:
- £9,938 - £10,536 per annum (actual salary for 15 hours per week) (Unqualified) £10,851 - £12,576 per annum (actual salary for 15 hours per week) (Qualified)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2018
Job overview
Ref: 2511
Hours of work: 15 hours per week initially
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to teach A Level Computer Science to year 12 and year 13 students in the Wakefield College Sixth Form. As a member of the Sixth Form, you would be joining a team of professional, dedicated and experienced A level teachers in a positive and supportive environment, where staff enjoy a good sense of camaraderie and have high expectations of themselves and their students.
As a Lecturer in Computer Science, you will contribute to the provision of an excellent learner experience to students on those courses, including retention of the students and the achievement of their qualifications.
This position does require expertise in Computer Science, particularly programming and networking, so we would encourage you to look through the AQA A level Computer Science specification to see the detailed requirements and decide if your skills match the content http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/computer-science-and-it/as-and-a-level/computer-science-7516-7517/subject-content-a-level
As a Lecturer in Computer Science, you should have:
· A degree in Computer Science, Computing (or other related discipline)
· GCSE A* - C in Maths and English qualifications or equivalent (new grading 9-4)
· Experience of teaching Computer Science, Computing, Programming, networking, databases, software development or similar
You should also be able to demonstrate:
· An up-to-date knowledge of the relevant curriculum – specifically the A level Computer Science specification
· A good knowledge and understanding of programming, networking, databases, software development and similar
· Working knowledge and ability to use C# or Java programming languages (or possibly VB.net or Python)
Benefits include:
· Child Care Vouchers
· Generous Annual Leave
· Discounted Metro Card Scheme
· Good Pension Scheme
· Excellent Training & Development
Closing date: 11.00am on Tuesday 8 May 2018
Provisional interview date: Thursday 17 May 2018
See what we have to offer and come and join us. For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
Transforming lives through learning …
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Wakefield College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
For more information about Wakefield College and the opportunity to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
About Wakefield College
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we aim to serve the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from our Colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield. We recognise the crucial role that our employees play in delivering our mission, both in and out of the classroom, and that is why we strive to attract and retain the very best people and provide a working environment where our colleagues are able to succeed.
Why Work For Us
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our colleagues and students are at the forefront of everything that we do.
We demonstrate drive, passion and determination to deliver an expansive, high-quality and responsive curriculum offer which is inclusive for all, ensuring that all learners can benefit from education, reach their potential and improve their life chances.
Our values guide us in the way we operate and behave, and our expectation is that everyone is fully committed to our high standards.
The Wakefield District
Wakefield offers a rare combination of heritage, countryside, entertainment, culture, shopping and sport. Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
For art lovers, there is the City Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of the world’s leading open-air galleries where a changing programme of international sculpture can be seen in the setting of a magnificent country park. Recent improvements to the Park include an underground gallery, visitor centre, shop and large restaurant - all the ingredients for a great day out. In 2011 the Hepworth gallery opened on Wakefield’s regenerated waterfront and presents a major collection of twentieth-century British artworks, with a collection of sculptures by locally-born Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore as its centrepiece.
Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
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