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Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2
Job type: Full-time, Permanent or Fixed term up to 12 months roles available
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction?
Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE).
You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in:

  • BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF)
  • Digital T Levels
  • Access to HE Computer Science
    What We're Looking For:
    A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it.
    You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning.
    We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity, including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems.
    In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused.
    If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you.
    Benefits:
  • Generous allocation of annual leave
    • 38 days' paid leave per year
    • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
  • Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
    • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership
    Extra Information:
    All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
    Closing Date - 16th November 2025
    Interview Dates - 28th November 2025
    Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
    Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, IT Professional, Computer Science Lecturer may also be considered for this role

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