Tutor of Digital Technologies
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,404.00 to £41,313.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 31404 - 41313 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sim Balk Lane campus, YO23 2BB |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUL20255353 |
Summary
Tutor of Digital Technologies Ref: 2425/204Hours: 37 hours per week (1.0 fte)Salary: Up to £41,313 per annum* (subject to experience and qualifications). Plus generous benefits. These include: • 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme • Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding digital skills tutor to join our Digital Technologies team as we continue to move forward, grow our provision, and positively embrace emerging technologies for the benefit and development of our students.We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled individual who would relish the opportunity to share their knowledge, skills, and industry experience when teaching across a range of digital programmes. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to teach across a variety of levels as appropriate e.g. Level 2 Computing & Games Development, Level 3 programmes such as T Levels in Computing & Cybersecurity, A Level Computing Science and Level 3 Games Development.About the PersonYou will bring a breadth of digital experience to deliver a range of theory and practical topics such as data protection, systems development life cycles and programming. A caring and nurturing approach to student development is essential to this role. The ability to deliver topics including introductory programming, games development, web and more general digital topics would be ideal but more important is the willingness and desire to develop your own subject specific skills to meet the changing demands of vocational education.Key Skills and Experience:• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python or C# is essential. Experience with additional languages like Java, SQL, or C++ is advantageous.• Cybersecurity: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat management, and secure coding practices.• Software Development: Experience in full-stack development including frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and backend development.• Web Development: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with additional experience in frameworks such as React being beneficial.• Data Science: Experience with data analysis tools and techniques, machine learning, and AI would be a plus.• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in leading projects or programmes, with the ability to mentor students in project-based learning environments.Qualifications:• Minimum of HND in a relevant Computing discipline, or/and relevant industry standard qualifications and experience.• Ideally, possession of a recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with funding support from the College.• Recent experience within a digital environment, staying current with industry trends and technologies.Desirable Attributes:• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple teaching responsibilities.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a supportive and effective learning environment.• Passion for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.Whether you are an experienced FE tutor, a newly qualified tutor, or currently working in the industry, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the digital experts of tomorrow.About the CollegeWe are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Smith, Curriculum & Standards Manager, Digital & Media at simonsmith@yorkcollege.ac.uk or 01904 770103.Important NoticesSee the attached document for Important Notices. Closing date: 8 August 2025 (9am)Interview date: 22 August 2025