Overview
Lecturer in Digital Technologies - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham (On-Site) • Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Department: Academic/Pearson partnership
Our Vision: Changing lives through education.
What we do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with Pearson, we offer four HNDs in business, construction, digital technologies and healthcare. Pearson provides high-quality digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them.
The role
We are currently seeking full-time Lecturers to teach as part of our HND in Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security) programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.
Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
* All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that 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
Requirements
About you:
* Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (Teaching qualifications: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc. desirable)
* Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
* Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas: 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
* Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
* Experience of accurate reporting and maintaining thorough and organised student records
* Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
* Ability to work with diverse groups of people
What we offer
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
* 1 extra day of 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 more
* Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more
* Reward and recognition programme
* £500 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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