Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £34,866 - £42,632 per annum – AC2
Job type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time
University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.
The Role:
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of tech professionals? Join our academic team and be a part of our growth!
Whether you have teaching experience in Further Education or are an industry expert eager to transition to academia, our expanding Computing Department provides the ideal opportunity to make a lasting impact in Further Education.
University College Birmingham’s School of Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction in partnership with The University of Warwick is developing a cutting-edge facility right in the heart of Birmingham. Using only the best resources and high-tech kit in the sector, you will have one of the most inspiring environments to work in alongside outstanding academic support from across the sector.
As a Lecturer, you'll deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that supports all students in achieving their full potential. This role will focus on teaching computing programs including:

• BTEC Level 2 Information and Creative Technology
  
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF)
  
• Digital T Levels
  
• Access to HE Diploma in Computer Science
  
• Access to HE Diploma in Data Science
  You will prioritise practical application and demonstration over theoretical instruction, ensuring students gain real-world skills and experience.
  Why University College Birmingham?
  Growing Department: Be part of a team that's thriving and expanding every year.
  Supportive & Inclusive: Join a collaborative, diverse environment.
  Career Development: Access ongoing professional growth opportunities.
  Industry Connections: Work with industry partners, bringing real-world learning into the classroom.
  Recruitment Evening Invitation:
  Join us for our Digital Recruitment Evening, where you'll have the chance to experience our department first-hand, connect with our team, and discover more about this exciting opportunity! The event will feature a campus tour, discussions with department leaders, insights from industry partners, and networking with our engaging community.
  Date: 2 December 2024
  Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  Location: UCB, Camden House, Parade, Birmingham B1 3PY
  Benefits:
  
• Generous allocation of annual leave
  
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
    
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
    
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  
  • Employer Contributions
    
    • Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%
      
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
  
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  
• Free on-site gym membership
  Extra Information:
  All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
  Closing Date – Please note this is a rolling campaign, and the role will remain open until all vacancies have been recruited to.
  Interview Dates – TBC.
  UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
  Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
  Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, may also be considered for this role