Lecturer in Computing (STEM) - Stratford, London

Lecturer in Computing (STEM) -Stratford Campus-London

Salary: £43, 389 – £47,728 (+£4,000 London Weighting)

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: Computing (STEM)

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This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require 3/4 days travel into our Stratford campus. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

The School of STEM

We are seeking passionate Computing Lecturers to join our innovative team within our Department of Computing & Technology. Our lecturers are designing and delivering cutting-edge programmes that aim to meet the evolving needs of employers and prepare graduates for tomorrow’s challenges.

The Role – Lecturer in Computing

As a Computing Lecturer, you will collaborate with a team of academics located across Arden's UK study centres, working together to provide the best possible experience for our students. Our blended learning programmes offer flexible daytime and evening classes, while our distance learning programmes engage students through a variety of online learning platforms. As a Lecturer in Computing you will:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face-to-face and online for our blended and distance learning students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment techniques.

About You

To be successful as a Lecturer in Computing here at Arden you must have:

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a Computing Science or related discipline

Proven experience in delivering engaging teaching across Levels 4 to 7 in at least 3 of the following areas:

• Programming (Python, Java)

• Database

• Operating Systems/Networking

• Digital Business/Ethics

• IT Project Management

• Data Analysis/Big Data/AI

• Cloud Computing

• HCI/UX/Web Development

• Cyber Security

• Ideally, industry experience in the subject relevant to the teaching area
• Experience in using diverse teaching techniques in both face-to-face teaching and online platforms.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for this role due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here .

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship Statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.