Computing Lecturer

Home based

Job Purpose

As a Lecturer in the Degree Apprenticeship team in QAA you will be working with learners that are studying alongside full-time work to develop themselves in their professional specialism. We teach using Blended Learning, which means that our Lecturers support learners through the development of online content and activities, remote interactive sessions (e.g. WebEx or discussion forums) and in live-online or Face-to-Face workshop. The role of a Lecturer includes delivery of workshops, marking and module leadership.

Role Responsibilities:

• To design and take ownership for multiple modules on the Degree Apprenticeship programmes, and to contribute to the delivery of high quality learning. This will include online support throughout the programme and delivery of a series of face-to-face live online workshops
• Development of course materials for a number of modules, including video for online learning, exercises, slides and assessments
• To contribute to the wider team activities on assessment and teaching as required.
• To make an active contribution to ensure continual programme improvements, and that all apprentices receive a high quality learning experience.
• Act as moderator and peer reviewer for other modules on a termly basis.
• Feedback from apprentices in evaluations judge the quality of learning to be “very satisfied” or “satisfied”, using the Satisfaction score calculation to ensure a target of a minimum of 90% is achieved.
• Teaching and learning practice are consistently judged to be ‘good’ or ‘ outstanding’ as part of the regular peer observations of teaching and learning.

Your Experience/Skills

Essential Qualifications:

• A post-graduate degree (MSc or similar)
• A teaching qualification or a desire to obtain one, preferably Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
• Subject specific qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

• PhD or working towards one
• Teaching qualifications

• Ability to deliver practical and engaging teaching and learning sessions.
• Industry experience within subject area.
• Excellent, detailed knowledge of more than one topic within the required subject areas (e.g. IT PM, Computer Science, Business & Tech, Data Science).
• Knowledge of Apprenticeships and work-based learning, or knowledge of Higher Education.
• Understanding of equity and diversity issues.

A little about QA:

At QA, our mission is powering people’s potential.

We believe the answer to closing the digital skills gap lies with the people organisations already have and the talent we can bring for the future. We’re experts in reskilling, upskilling, apprenticeships, and other talent needs for leading enterprises and public sector organisations in the UK and we’re proud to work with some of the world's biggest brands including the BBC, AWS, Google, Deloitte, JP Morgan as well as small organisations to give them the competitive edge in the digital world of today.

QA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs. We hold the expectation that all staff share this commitment in creating a safe and inclusive environment and as an organization, we comply with relevant legislation and best practices in safeguarding and safe recruitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including:

an enhanced disclosure check
Child Barring list check
qualification checks
online checks
medical fitness
identity and right to work
All applicants will be required to provide two references covering the previous three years and a Criminal Declaration form must be completed and returned ahead of interview.

We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to safety and well-being.

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