Software Engineering Lecturer
Posted Today by QA Ltd
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Software Engineering Lecturer role involves teaching learners in the Degree Apprenticeship team at QAA, focusing on developing their professional skills while they work full-time. The position requires designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences through blended learning methods, including online content and face-to-face workshops. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract and emphasizes continuous improvement in teaching and assessment practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and take ownership of multiple modules on the Degree Apprenticeship programmes.
- Contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning, including online support and face-to-face workshops.
- Develop course materials, including videos, exercises, slides, and assessments.
- Participate in wider team activities related to assessment and teaching.
- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme.
Key Skills:
- Excellent, detailed knowledge of Software Engineering topics.
- Confident in Python programming.
- Experience with Agile Software Development.
- Familiarity with the DevOps CI/CD pipeline.
- Aware of broader Software Engineering methodologies and structural approaches.
- Knowledge of Apprenticeships and work-based learning or Higher Education.
- Understanding of equity and diversity issues.
- A post-graduate degree (MSc) is essential; PhD and teaching qualifications are desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About The Role
Software Engineering Lecturer
Home based
12 months Fixed term Contract
About Our Role
As a Lecturer in the Degree Apprenticeship team in QAA you will be working with learners that are studying alongside full-time work to develop themselves in their professional specialism. We teach using Blended Learning, which means that our Lecturers support learners through the development of online content and activities, remote interactive sessions (e.g. WebEx or discussion forums) and in live-online or Face-to-Face workshop.
Key Responsibilities
- To design and take ownership for multiple modules on the Degree Apprenticeship programmes, and to contribute to the delivery of high quality learning. This will include online support throughout the programme and delivery of a series of face-to-face live online workshops
- Development of course materials for a number of modules, including video for online learning, exercises, slides and assessments
- To contribute to the wider team activities on assessment and teaching as required.
- To make an active contribution to ensure this programme continues to improve, and that all
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent, detailed knowledge of more than one topic within the required subject areas including Software Engineering.
- Confident in Python programming
- Experience of Agile Software Development
- Familiar with the DevOps CI/CD pipeline
- Aware of broader Software Engineering Methodologies and structural approaches
- Knowledge of Apprenticeships and work-based learning, or knowledge of Higher Education.
- Understanding of equity and diversity issues.
Essential Your Qualifications and Knowledge
- A post-graduate degree (MSc)
Desirable
- Subject specific qualifications PhD
- Teaching qualification
About Us
Down time: Taking time for ourselves is so important these days, which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health and wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.
How We’ll Help With Finance Matters
In addition to pension, group income protection and life insurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme.
Personal Growth
Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do – and that applies to you too! You’ll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you’ll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from on a variety of tech and business topics.
Our People
We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a career, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We’re proud of the progress we’ve achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity – our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.