Job Description

Closing date: Sunday 11 May 2025

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new 1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT/Computing Lecturer who has the necessary qualifications, skills and/or experience to deliver teaching, learning and assessment and contribute to the effectiveness and success of Computing and Digital Courses. The successful candidate will plan, prepare, teach/deliver modules, and support learning across a variety of Computing and Digital programs. They would also be involved in course coordination, as well as providing guidance, feedback, support, and tutorship to learner groups.

To teach a range of units from Level 2 T Level Foundation Year, BTEC Foundation Diploma and BTEC Extended Diploma in Information Technology. The Level 2/Level 3 Esports units relating to IT and preparation for the T Level Digital Production, Design and Development course, within the Department of Digital and Creative Industries. To act as Programme Leader, as required for one or more courses.

Essential requirements:

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area Familiar with delivery of BTEC Level 3 IT qualification. Industry experience in the IT sector Current teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent) in English and maths;
Recent relevant experience of teaching to a high standard in the FE and/or HE sector Recent or relevant teaching experience in the BTEC Level 3 Information Technology Specification Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures; Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills; Interest and understanding of current educational initiatives; Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative to meet the needs of the college; Ability to motivate staff and work effectively as a team member; Ability to achieve consistently high standards under pressure; Willingness and ability to liaise effectively with external bodies and agencies; Willing to undertake professional development linked to the needs of the college; Computer literate; Driving licence and access to an appropriately insured vehicle.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 25,493.00-36,085.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: A665G