Digital Technologies - Course Team Leader

Milton Keynes is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and a recognised leader in developing and promoting of smart city technology, with initiatives such as MK:Smart, and the 'MK Data Hub'.

The College has the ambition, the expertise and employer links that will support the development of one of the largest and most successful digital curriculums in the country. We have already secured strong partnership support from organisations, including: The Bletchley Park Trust, Microsoft and City & Guilds.

In order to do this, it is vital that we attract the right calibre of professional to work alongside our dedicated team of staff; Colleagues who show a real passion for and understanding of the Digital industries, with the clear vision that students are at the very heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced individual to join the team in this teaching role, experience of managing in an Educational environment is necessary with particular experience of managing quality and Staff performance essential. Developing programmes of Study at all levels, including Level 4 and above, both classroom and work place based is a key element of the role. The ability to teach in one of our specialist areas of Computing, Games or Digital Media is also an integral part of the role.

We offer a wide variety of courses at varying levels across the School of Digital Technologies fulfilling every student's needs. This is an opportunity for you to bring real-life knowledge to our students wishing to work within this dynamic industry; providing students with expert technical knowledge to transfer into the commercial world is a key priority.

As the successful candidate for the position of Course Team Leader: Digital Technologies, you will possess the following essential knowledge, skills and experience;

• Have a recognised higher level teaching qualification and a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Be able to teach creatively, use e-learning effectively, adapting to the needs of a variety of students and be willing to explore new teaching and learning strategies
• Have a proven ability to teach across levels including at Level 4 or above
• Show an ability to share a passion for the subject and develop employability skills in students
• Be proficient in one or more of the Games programming, Software Development, Cyber Security or Computer hardware/networking disciplines.
• Play a significant role in the design, development and delivery of programmes of learning which meet the needs of the College's students and which satisfy internal and external quality assurance criteria
• Understand the learning needs of the student population and be able to deliver challenging and exciting learning sessions

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including: Childcare vouchers, a multitude of training opportunities, Car Salary Sacrifice, Cycle to Work, a number of local discounts in Milton Keynes, LGPS and TPS pensions, free parking at our main campus sites and discount at our onsite Brasserie restaurant and The Graduate Salon.

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum

Salary: GBP26,216 - GBP33,232 per annum (plus Skills Supplement for Outstanding Candidates)

Location: Chaffron Way Campus

Closing Date: Monday 1st May 2017

Milton Keynes College is a general further education and training provider with Campuses at Chaffron Way, Bletchley and Central Milton Keynes. The college is the largest provider of further education and training in Milton Keynes, offering a varied mix of vocational and academic courses to a diverse set of students. The College has a number of commercial outlets which are open to the public including an award winning restaurant, Hair & Beauty Salon, Personal Training Studio, Nursery and Gallery space. Milton Keynes College also has an offender learning contract, providing education within 28 prisons across the country.

Milton Keynes College is values led organisation: Integrity, Excellence, Inspire, Respect, Innovate.

Milton Keynes College are striving to improve standards of English & Maths.

Milton Keynes College is a committed "safer recruitment" employer. We take extreme care in ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions therefore undergo a stringent vetting process to include DBS for all positions.

We want to develop a more diverse workforce and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community