Course Team Leader: Computing

Milton Keynes College, Chaffron Way Centre, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 August 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (165)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 40000

What skills and experience we're looking for

INSHORTFollowing a period of learner growth, we are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable specialist in digital technologies who can share their expertise and enthusiasm with students preparing to enter the fast‑growing digital sector.

The successful candidate will primarily deliver teaching across our computing provision, including Level2 programmes, the T Level Foundation Year and T Level programmes, with a particular focus on the T Level in Digital Software Development. There may also be opportunities to contribute to elements of Digital Support and Security delivery where appropriate.

We are particularly interested in applicants with specialist skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Software Development and Programming, including Python as a primary language, with experience in languages such as C#, JavaScript and SQL
• Full‑Stack or Application Development, including front‑end and back‑end development, databases, APIs and user‑focused interface design
• Data and Data‑Driven Applications, including data handling, validation, analysis and visualisation using common tools and formats
• Software Testing and Quality Assurance, including debugging, testing strategies and secure‑by‑design principles
• Cyber Security and Digital Support (desirable), including awareness of security risks, secure systems, user support, networks and operating systems
• Knowledge of cloud computing would be an advantage

This role offers the opportunity to bring real‑world technical knowledge into the classroom, ensuring learners develop the skills, behaviours and confidence required for skilled employment, apprenticeships or progression to higher education.

The College has ambition, expertise and strong employer links that support the delivery of one of the most exciting digital curriculums in the country.

The successful candidate will be part of a motivated and collaborative delivery team and will also have opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of our growing curriculum portfolio within the Milton Keynes College.

OURBENEFITS

• 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Birthday off
• College organised day working in the Community
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
• Employee wellbeing platform
• Access to a variety of EDIB related Employee Networks
• Great working environment with complementary parking at both our Milton Keynes and Bletchley sites

What the college offers its staff

38 days leave plus bank holidays, Generous pension, Development opportunities, NUS discount

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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Additional documents

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About Milton Keynes College

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Milton Keynes College website
• Email address: ben.burton@mkcollege.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/milton-keynes-college

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