Job Description

Digital Technologies (IT and Esports) - 2 Posts: 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term Maternity Cover to July 2026 -

REF 2507150

Up to 48,309 p.a., plus 1,146 for CIT Leader post

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart of all we do.


We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for dedicated and innovative teachers to contribute to the IT-based courses in the School of Digital Technologies. The School's provision comprises Advanced and Pre-advanced Vocational IT courses, Esports, A Level Computer Science, T Level Digital, and online adult courses in Software Development and Web Application Design. The successful candidates would initially be contributing to the Advanced and/or Pre-advanced Vocational IT courses and/or Esports. Applications are welcome from outstanding teachers seeking full-time or part-time roles, and from both newly qualified and more experienced candidates.


We are inviting applications from dedicated and innovative teachers to join our ICT and Esports teaching teams in the School of Digital Technologies. Our provision includes Level 1 IT with Business, Level 2 T Level Transition, Level 3 Computing & ICT and Level 3 Esports. The successful candidate will most likely be teaching on pre-advanced and Esports provision, although there is some scope for flexibility depending on qualifications and experience. Applications are welcome from outstanding teachers seeking full-time or part-time roles, and there is the possibility of a course leader role for a suitable candidate.


This a truly exciting time to be joining the Digital team at Runshaw. We recently launched our Centre of Digital Excellence and are also actively involved in the National Cyber Security Centre's CyberFirst Bursary scheme, working with both high schools and higher education to promote and prepare students for careers in the growing cyber security sector. You will be joining a high performing team that puts all our learners at the heart of everything we do. You will be enthusiastic, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated to engage in further career development in subject knowledge, pedagogy, and links with industry. You will also be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing date is 12 noon, Wednesday 13

th

August 2025

For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.


Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.