Programme Leader & Lecturer in IT/Computing
Access to HE
Location: Sunderland
PostType: Part Time
HoursperWeek: 22.2
ContractType: Permanent
ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 07 August 2026
Reference: 0450-26
About the Role
To support the ongoing curriculum development and academic excellence in Sunderland Sixth Form, we are seeking to appoint a subject-specialist who can teach IT and Computing, and demonstrate innovative and outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices to ensure positive outcomes for learners. This position is suitable for both experienced and newly-qualified teachers.
Role Responsibilities
- Work with the curriculum manager to review and develop the curriculum intent, ensuring high-quality, sequenced learning and career-focused schemes of learning, session planning and resources.
- Take ownership of timely maintenance of accurate data at programme/course level to ensure excellence and continual improvement.
- Actively develop new programmes of study.
- Provide high-quality advice and guidance to support positive recruitment, retention, achievement, success and progression of individual students, with robust tracking and monitoring.
- Lead on the delivery of exemplary teaching and learning and high standards of assessment.
- Address issues or concerns (e.g., attendance or well‑being) and lead on required interventions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualifications.
- Development, delivery & assessment of IT and Computing.
- Collaborate with students and colleagues to review progress, supporting achievement of learning and personal development goals.
- Plan and deliver sessions that are safe, inclusive, stretching, and relevant to learners.
- Develop students’ confidence, autonomy and thinking skills, using effective assessment processes and student-owned SMART targets.
- Develop appropriate and fair methods of assessment, providing constructive and timely feedback to support student progress and achievement.
- Use creative and innovative approaches to develop students’ digital and wider employability skills.
- Demonstrate a friendly, approachable and supportive demeanour with students and colleagues, and with external stakeholders.
- Ensure student safety and well‑being, working with experts on safeguarding, Prevent and welfare issues, and uphold British Values.
- Contribute to internal quality assurance processes relevant to the FE/HE sector.
- Create inclusive learning experiences by applying knowledge of special educational needs, disabilities or vulnerable learners.
- Use digital technologies safely and effectively, promoting innovative learning.
- Keep up to date with industry/subject specialism knowledge, skills and behaviours, undertaking professional development within pedagogical practices.
What’s in it for you?
- 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.
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme – depending on role.
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- Dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub.
- Free parking on most campuses.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.
As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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