Computing Lecturer

Application Deadline: 8 August 2026 Department: Computing & IT Employment Type: Full Time Location: Wigan & Leigh College Compensation: £31,699 - £42,540 / year Full-time - Permanent 37 hours a week Computing, IT and Esports. Teach the digital industries that hire. At Wigan & Leigh College, you'll teach across Vocational IT, Computing, Esports, and the T Level Digital programme. You may also contribute to our higher education computing provision. Your students will be heading into university, digital apprenticeships, and careers across software, IT, gaming, and the broader digital industry. If you can teach across the breadth of digital subjects and keep the content current this is the perfect role for you. The sector moves fast, and your teaching will need to move with it. What you'll do Teach across Vocational IT, Computing, Esports, and the T Level Digital programme. Contribute to higher education computing when needed. Plan and deliver lessons developing technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Mark work, give clear feedback, and use assessment results to shape how you teach. Act as a Personal Tutor, supporting students through their course and into next steps. Contribute to curriculum development that keeps content matched to industry trends and technologies. Take part in recruitment activities including Open Evenings, taster sessions, and school liaison. What you'll bring A degree in Computing, IT, Digital Technologies, Esports, or a related subject. A teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one. We'll support you to get there. Working knowledge of current digital technologies, software, and industry practice. Experience teaching post‑16, or ready to develop in that area. Understanding of T Level, BTEC, or vocational IT assessment requirements. Essentials A degree in Computing, IT, Digital Technologies, Esports, or a related subject. GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Right to work in the UK. You'll need an enhanced DBS check; if you get the job, we'll do this for you. You’re committed to safeguarding and inclusion. You can travel across our sites. You’re flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed. Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays. Family‑friendly leave policies. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Medicash healthcare plan. Occupational health support. Confidential counselling. Specsavers eye test vouchers. A culture where people look out for each other. Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech). Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme. Local and national discount schemes. Clear progression routes: opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments; leadership pathways; support to gain teaching qualifications. Please complete our application form in full. We can’t accept CVs. #J-18808-Ljbffr