Technical Skills Coach - Manchester
- Recruiter
- Ada, National College for Digital Skills
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £27,000 - £33,000 pro-rata dependent on relevant experience.
- Posted
- 11 May 2021
- Closes
- 31 May 2021
- Subject Area
- Information and Communication Technology
- Job Level
- Trainer / Assessor / Verifier, Tutor
- Job Function
- Academic Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
We are seeking our first Technical Skills Coach for Ada - Manchester. If you would like to join a growing and innovative team as we bring life to our mission to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent we would like to hear from you now.
Nature of the role: Full time and/ or part time roles are available (we will consider job-share arrangements for the right candidate).
Responsible for: Providing a caseload of digital apprentices with academic, pastoral and workplace support, and helping to establish Ada in the region.
Location and travel: the role will be based at our site in Manchester with a requirement to be on-site for the majority of our face to face delivery weeks. Flexible/ remote working can be arranged by agreement at other times. Some travel to employers around the region will be required and some travel to London will be required, for which travel and accommodation will be covered.
Start date: August 2021
Closing date for applications: 31st May 2021. We reserve the right to remove the advert should an excellent candidate be identified before this date so early applications are recommended.
Welcome to Ada!
We are a specialist digital skills college training and developing diverse higher-level apprentices into fantastic roles in the tech sector and transforming their lives in the process. Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
In London we have nearly 250 apprentices on roll from a wide range of backgrounds: 75% are recent school leavers. A third are young women, one third ethnic minority backgrounds and many come from tough backgrounds. They represent over 15 different nationalities. They are united by their passion and enthusiasm for tech.
We are at an exciting time in the development of Ada. We have recently launched a hub for Ada activity in Manchester, with our first cohort of apprentices starting in February this year.
We are now building our team in preparation for further growth this Autumn. We are looking to recruit someone inspired by Ada’s mission and energised by the chance to play a key role in scaling up our work and impact in the region.
We are looking for a fantastic skills coach to manage a case-load of apprentices, providing guidance and support ensuring successful completion of their apprenticeship and progression into full time roles.
Within the role, coaches will maintain regular contact with apprentices & their employers providing continuous guidance throughout the apprenticeship, ensuring the students stay on track and are ready for their End Point Assessment.
You’ll be joining the team in Manchester as one of the first hires in the region and so will also be involved in adapting our provision for the region and establishing our ways of working.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a growing number of employers and apprentices, and play a key role in establishing an exciting new educational institution in the region.
Safeguarding
Ada, the National College for Digital Skill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references will be sought from previous employers prior to commencing employment. Other related pre-employment checks appropriate to the post will also be carried out.
Equal opportunities
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, a DBS and where required overseas police checks.
Thank you for your interest and good luck with your application!
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