Location: Sunderland

Salary: £31,375 to £40,912 per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 24 February 2026

Reference: 0083-26

About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

Taking Teaching Further & Additional Incentives

If you're making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government's targeted retention incentive (formerly "levelling-up premium") payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

We are looking for a motivated, student focused professional with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high quality education. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, an organised and reflective practitioner, and a positive role model for both students and colleagues. They will demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a collaborative approach, valuing diversity and inclusion and placing learners at the centre of everything they do. Aligned to our college values, they will be ambitious for students, committed to continuous improvement, and passionate about supporting progression into further learning or employment.

How will this person be a Changemaker?

This role will act as a changemaker by shaping high quality Computing provision that responds to industry needs, improves learner outcomes, and enhances the overall student experience. Through strong leadership of teaching, learning, assessment, and pastoral support, the post holder will drive improvement, champion innovation, and positively influence learner aspirations, progression, and destinations.

About the Role

This is a permanent, full time Programme Leader role within the Digital and Computing department. The post holder will lead a Computing programme, taking responsibility for curriculum development, learner progress, quality assurance, and day to day programme performance, alongside the responsibilities of being a lecturer.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Computing professional who wants to combine teaching with leadership, curriculum influence, and student impact. The role offers opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and involvement in new programme development, quality improvement activity, and the use of teaching and learning technologies to enhance the learner experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and quality of Computing programmes, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment
• Monitor and support student recruitment, attendance, progress, achievement, and progression
• Maintain accurate programme data and contribute to curriculum performance review processes
• Lead internal and external quality assurance activity in line with awarding body requirements
• Provide effective pastoral support and guidance to students throughout the learner journey
• Contribute to curriculum development, team collaboration, and sharing of best practice

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant vocational qualification in Computing or a related subject, or commitment to work towards
• Teaching qualification or commitment to work towards
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience of delivering high quality teaching within Computing or a related area
• Experience of curriculum development and quality improvement
• Ability to use data to monitor performance and inform action
• Strong digital literacy and ability to use learning technologies effectively
• Experience of assessment, feedback, and quality assurance processes
• Excellent communication, organisation, and team working skills
• Experience of programme or course leadership
• Experience of working with awarding organisations
• Experience within the 16 to 18 education sector
• Experience of internal quality assurance activity

What's in it for you?

Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.