Programme Area Manager for Computing and IT

About Morley College London 

It's a genuinely exciting time to join our North Kensington Centre for Skills.

We have a newly-refurbished Centre providing state-of-the-art classrooms, workshops and studios for our students on a wide variety of provision that ranges from courses for 16-19 year olds to adult qualifications to short courses in creative areas like jewellery, glass and ceramics. Students and staff also benefit from an excellent performance space, the Morley Heart Gardens, Morley Gallery, Morley Radio studios, and other amazing spaces for learning collaboratively.

At the heart of the North Kensington community, we partner with the Grenfell Community, Portobello Business Centre, the National Theatre, the National Trust, the Natural History Museum and others to ensure we provide collaborative, relevant and useful courses that meet the needs of those around us.

As we scale up our provision to fill our wonderful Centre, we have a range of opportunities available.

If you want to make a difference and believe in the power of learning to build connections, community and skills, we'd love you to join us.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, highly skilled Programme Area Manager for Computing to join our North Kensington Centre (1FTE), and to lead our digital focused curriculum into an exciting phase.

The North Kensington Centre for Skills, a part of Morley College London has recently benefited from a multi-million-pound refurbishment and extension so you will be working in a state-of-the-art College, supporting, designing and delivering the highest quality teaching on computing programmes to all types of students at all levels. This is a significant area of growth for us and we are particularly interested in candidates with an innovative approach to curriculum planning including in the field of cyber security. We have successfully been awarded funds to deliver Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) in this and related curriculum areas, along with investment into our facilities to support the delivery of the T-Level in Digital Business Services. It is truly an exciting time to join us.

You will be a self-starting, engaging and experienced Lecturer with related professional qualifications, experience of delivering IT qualifications and passionate about delivering education for all in the post 16 environment, including 16-18 and adult learners. You will lead a small team of IT teachers with responsibility for people, curriculum and quality management across the suite of IT courses. You will also be enthusiastic in the development of new course opportunities in this curriculum area, including Cyber Security.

Returning your Application

Completed application forms must be received by 9am on Friday 6th October 2023. Late applications will not be considered.

Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk quoting the reference number.

Please note that applicants must apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk or telephone 020 7450 1811 for further details.

The safety and welfare of our learners and staff is extremely important to us and this is why we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and Social Media background checks.

If applicable -Please note, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.

Morley College London is an Equal Opportunities employer. The College aims to reflect the diverse community it serves and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.