IT Lecturer

Are you an experienced IT professional or Lecturer looking to inspire the next generation of digital talent?

Join a forward-thinking college committed to innovation, technical excellence and student success.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.

Our IT provision equips learners with the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required to progress into higher education, apprenticeships and employment within the fast-moving digital sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lecturer in IT, you will deliver high-quality teaching across one or more IT programmes, contributing to innovative curriculum development and ensuring learners are industry-ready.

You will:

• Teach and assess on IT courses within the curriculum area, contributing to the development of new and innovative provision
• Plan engaging lessons and schemes of work, incorporating flexible, blended and motivational teaching approaches
• Complete all associated administrative duties efficiently, including registers, lesson documentation, E-ILPs and learner tracking
• Develop learner-centred assessment strategies in line with college policy and Awarding Body requirements
• Provide constructive, developmental feedback that supports progress and achievement
• Monitor and track learner attendance, progress and success, aiming for strong achievement rates (minimum 80% success rate aspiration for long and all qualifications)
• Undertake personal coaching, tutorial and pastoral responsibilities to support learner progression
• Maintain safe, well-managed IT learning environments, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
• Keep up to date with developments in IT and digital technologies, as well as current teaching, learning and assessment practices
• Participate in open evenings, enrolment, recruitment activities, study trips and cross-college initiatives
• Contribute actively to course team meetings, quality improvement processes and peer review activities

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a passionate IT specialist who combines strong industry knowledge with excellent teaching practice.

You should have:

• A degree or professional qualification in an IT-related subject alongside a recognised teaching qualification

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Substantial relevant teaching experience within Further or Higher Education (or strong industry experience with a desire to transition into teaching)
• Excellent classroom management and learner engagement skills
• Experience using learner-centred assessment strategies
• Strong administrative skills and the ability to accurately track learner progress
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and inclusive practice
• The ability to contribute positively to quality improvement and curriculum enhancement

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £26,514 – £46,307 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Generous holiday and pension packages
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.  

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.