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About the College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
About the Candidate
We are looking for a motivated, student focused professional with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high quality education. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, an organised and reflective practitioner, and a positive role model for both students and colleagues. They will demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a collaborative approach, valuing diversity and inclusion and placing learners at the centre of everything they do. Aligned to our college values, they will be ambitious for students, committed to continuous improvement, and passionate about supporting progression into further learning or employment.
About the Role
This is a permanent, full time Programme Leader role within the Digital and Computing department. The post holder will lead a Computing programme, taking responsibility for curriculum development, learner progress, quality assurance, and day to day programme performance, alongside the responsibilities of being a lecturer.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Computing professional who wants to combine teaching with leadership, curriculum influence, and student impact. The role offers opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and involvement in new programme development, quality improvement activity, and the use of teaching and learning technologies to enhance the learner experience.
Role Responsibilities
•Lead the delivery and quality of Computing programmes, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
•Monitor and support student recruitment, attendance, progress, achievement, and progression
•Maintain accurate programme data and contribute to curriculum performance review processes
•Lead internal and external quality assurance activity in line with awarding body requirements
•Provide effective pastoral support and guidance to students throughout the learner journey
•Contribute to curriculum development, team collaboration, and sharing of best practice
Qualifications
•Degree or relevant vocational qualification in Computing or a related subject, or commitment to work towards
•Teaching qualification or commitment to work towards
•Level 2 English and Maths
•Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential Skills & Experience
•Experience of delivering high quality teaching within Computing or a related area
•Experience of curriculum development and quality improvement
•Ability to use data to monitor performance and inform action
•Strong digital literacy and ability to use learning technologies effectively
•Experience of assessment, feedback, and quality assurance processes
•Excellent communication, organisation, and team working skills
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
•Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
•Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
•LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
•Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
•We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
•Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
•Free parking on most campuses.
Safeguarding Statement
Sunderland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.