Sessional Lecturer – AI Programming with Python & IT User Skills

The School of Employability at South Thames College are looking for Sessional Lecturers to teach the following;

Level 3 Certificate in AI Programming with Python
Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills (IDCL Advanced)
Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (IDCL)
You will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to a group of around 15 adult learners using a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies that meet the individual needs of all learners.

The Level 3 Certificate in AI Programming with Python course will follow the TQUK specification and requires availability to deliver these classes on Wednesday evenings, from 6pm until 9:30pm, from 2nd October 2024 to 16th July 2025. There are no classes during College holidays.

The Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills will follow the BCS specification and requires availability on Tuesday evenings, from 6pm until 9:30pm, from 1st October 2024 to 15th July 2025.  There are no classes during College holidays.

The Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills will follow the BCS specification and requires availability on Wednesday evenings, from 6pm until 9:30pm, from 6th November 2024 to 2nd July 2025. There are no classes during College holidays.

We ask that you hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject and have excellent current teaching skills in IT. You will have experience of working to meet Awarding Organisations’ standards and have a thorough understanding of the Quality Assurance cycle and your role in it.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 5th July 2024. 

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.