Access to HE Lecturer: Computing and IT

HSDC is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Lecturer to deliver Computing units on our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business and information.
This role is focused on supporting adult learners to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress to Higher Education. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching, assessment, and academic support, fostering a culture of high expectations and student success.
You will work collaboratively within a committed teaching team, contributing to curriculum development, quality improvement, and the ongoing success of the Access to HE programme.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, alongside a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or Cert Ed. Qualifications in Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) are also desirable. However, all staff at HSDC can enrol on our Level 3 Education and Training Award to become competent in classroom, if they have enough relevant industry experience.
We are also able to support staff through the Level 3 Assessors Award and Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Award.
Responsibilities
Planning and delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to ensure excellent student outcomes, retention and progression
Delivering scheduled teaching, tutorials, and assessments computing and IT
Monitoring and tracking student progress using College systems
Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and maintaining accurate records
Setting, marking and moderating coursework and internal assessments
Providing effective academic and pastoral support to students
Participating in student reviews, interviews, and reference writing
Contributing to quality improvement, course evaluation, and assessment review processes
Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues

Essential
Degree in Business and Information Technology or a closely related subject
Strong subject knowledge in Computer Technology
Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching leading to strong student outcomes
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to provide effective academic and pastoral support to adult learners
Confident use of IT to enhance teaching and learning
Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity
Desirable
Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent)
Experience teaching Access to HE or Level 3 learners
Experience delivering independent/research project units
Ability to teach Information Technology or similar Level 3 courses