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Lecturer in Digital Technologies

London
5 days ago
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Department: Academic/Pearson partnership
Location: West London, Greenford and East London, Bow Road, (On-Site) 
Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: £55,000

Type of Contract Full- Time Permanent 40 Hours per week. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role: We are currently seeking full-time Lecturers to teach as part of our HND in Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security) programme. Flexibility is a key part of GBS, Evening and weekend work is not currently required, though this may evolve over time.

What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Digital Technologies at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around Big Data, Cyber Security, Networking, Programming, IoT and more. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, that will equip students with a range of key skills essential for entry into this exciting and ever-evolving sector. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include: 

All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met

Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate

Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials

Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties

Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices 

Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

 

About you: 

You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (Teaching qualifications: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc. desirable)

You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area

You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:

Other Information

Programming and software development

Web development and digital marketing

Database systems

Cloud computing

Networking and cybersecurity. 

IoT and emerging technologies. 

Business analysis and digital transformation

You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback

You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records

You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines

You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

What we offer:

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more

Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more

Reward and recognition programme

£500 award employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

“The diversity and sense of community at GBS make it truly special. Working with colleagues from different cultures fosters mutual learning and understanding. Everyone is united by a shared goal: to support each other and deliver the best possible experience for our students.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed

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