Job Description

The Role:

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a passionate and innovative Lecturer in Digital Apprenticeships (Software) to join our Digital and Creative Innovation (DACI) team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of software professionals through high-impact teaching and apprenticeship delivery in a dynamic and forward-thinking academic environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

As a Lecturer in Digital Apprenticeships (Software), you will play a central role in delivering exceptional teaching, learning, and support for our apprentices. Key duties include:


Delivering and managing inclusive, high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment in software development and related computing disciplines. Contributing to curriculum design, development, and continuous improvement, with a focus on modern software practices and technologies. Supporting recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression of apprentices, offering tailored guidance and support. Using digital learning platforms and teaching tools effectively to enhance learner engagement and outcomes. Participating in professional practice, scholarship, and research to support academic excellence in software education.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you will become part of a collaborative and ambitious team dedicated to digital education and innovation. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of learners while advancing your own professional and academic journey.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this role excites you, submit your application today!

Rewards and Benefits

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Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified(TM)


Enhanced leave allowance of

50 days

(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: + Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -

28.68%

employer contribution
+ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -

15.4%

employer contribution

Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. 1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: + Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
+ Occupational Health
+ FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
+ FREE eye tests
+ Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
+ FREE healthy breakfast
+ Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
+ Health and beauty salon
+ Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)

Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks



B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process


B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here


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Job Type

Permanent

Curriculum / Service Area

Digital and Creative Innovation

Campus / Location

Various

Hours per week

37

Part-Year?

No

Post scale

Lecturer 1

Post Scale Range (FTE)

31,023 - 35,976

Closing Date

12/09/2025