19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Computing

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Non-qualified teacher £30,549; qualified teacher £34,239 to £45,987 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

You’ll be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable professional with a teaching qualification, a degree in Computing or a related subject, and relevant industry experience. Confident in delivering lessons and designing assessments, you will be able to adapt your teaching to meet a range of learner needs and qualification levels.

You will have expertise in areas such as programming, project management, cyber security, computer networks or software development, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Knowledge of Further Education is desirable, while strong digital, IT and AI literacy is essential.

We are seeking a teacher with specialist expertise in either Software Development or Cyber Security. Possession of skills and experience across both disciplines would be considered an added advantage.

Software Developer

You’ll have the skills to implement both front-end and back-end solutions and be proficient in Python, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or Angular, and Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS. For back-end development, you should be proficient in teaching ASP.NET Core MVC (#) or Laravel (PHP), with knowledge of SQL Server 2025 and MySQL databases, and a good understanding of ORM.

Cyber Security

You’ll be proficient in computer networks and security, including the use of simulation software such as Packet Tracer. You should be able to teach subnetting, VLSM, VLANs, routing protocols, endpoint device protection, ACLs, Syslog, Cisco ASA firewalls and DHCP Snooping. The focus is on securing organisational assets through the proactive implementation of risk assessment procedures.

What the college offers its staff

  • Salary of £30,549 to £45,987 per annum (this includes our recent pay award)
  • 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
  • Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
  • Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
  • TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
  • Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
  • Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
  • Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
  • Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
  • Continuousdevelopment and progression opportunities
  • Free eye tests with Specsavers
  • Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

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.

Specialising in the delivery of T Level pathways in Software Development or Cyber Security, you will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that motivates students and supports their achievement, progression and future career aspirations.

You will be confident adapting your teaching to a variety of learning environments, using innovative technologies and industry-relevant approaches to ensure students are both challenged and supported to achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise, shape future talent and make a genuine impact within a thriving and forward-thinking Digital Academy.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Derby 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
Derby College website
Email address
hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk
Phone number
0800 028 0289
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