Lecturer in IT and Computing

Are you in search of a new opportunity to teach at a place which “raises the aspirations and achievements of its students and improves the life chances of young people?” (Ofsted, 2020). Then you belong at Callywith College.

We are looking for outstanding teaching staff to join us at Callywith College in Bodmin. Officially recognised as one of the best post-16 colleges in the country and awarded Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in January 2020. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team and continue to develop our “exceptionally supportive and caring environment” that “inspires students to do well” whilst “constantly reminding them of their ability and worth” (Ofsted, 2020). 

The successful applicant will be expected to provide exceptional teaching, learning and assessment, and to contribute to curriculum development. The ability to motivate students and to enable them to realise their full potential is paramount. The candidate will have a successful track record in helping their students to make outstanding progress. The ability to form trusting and nurturing relationships that support students to succeed both academically and personally is key.

You will join a highly supportive and collegiate team for whom going the extra mile for their students is the norm. We are looking for someone who confidently works with a wide variety of ability levels, who is a committed team member that shows clear initiative, innovation and projects an enthusiasm for their subject. All applicants should highlight the range of subjects they can teach and the other abilities, characteristics and experiences that will benefit our students.

Due to continued success and growth, we are looking for a passionate IT/ Computing lecturer to join our thriving team. You will contribute to planning, delivery and assessment of a range of units across our successful and popular L2 Certificate in ICT (BTEC) and L3 Extended Diploma in IT (BTEC) courses and the ability to deliver A-level Computer Science would be beneficial, but not essential. Recent industry experience and the ability to program would also be beneficial. We have excellent facilities and outstanding technical support to allow you to deliver inspirational lessons that motivate your students to be ambitious in their educational aims and aspirational in their future plans.

Applicants should hold a degree or similar professional qualifications and a recognised teaching qualification. As well as teaching, the successful candidate is likely also to have responsibility for a tutor group and pastoral oversight of their tutees.

Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 2 October 2020

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only.  

Successful candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date.

Follow the link https://www.callywith.ac.uk/home-page/work-for-us  for an application pack and further details or c ontact us on 01872 267000.  

We offer a generous package with benefits including 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, teacher pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.