Coding Tutor

INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED FOR AFTER SCHOOL CODING CLUBS (no teaching qualification required)

**this is not a remote position - please only apply if you can travel to Cardiff*

Location- Cardiff primary schools (Coryton Primary, St Patrick's

Day/time - Monday - Friday 3:30-4:30pm

Code Camp is Australia's leading childcare provider and we are growing fast in the UK! We have partnered with over 250 UK primary schools since 2018 and taught over 120,000 kids to code globally since 2013. We are looking to make a hugely positive impact on STEM Education. Our staff work hard and love the collaborative effort of creating unique and engaging learning experiences for kids. We are looking for fun and energetic staff to assist at our after-school clubs to teach kids to code using our own software, following pre-written lesson plans. Kids learn to build their own creative computer games using our user-friendly software.

This role would suit an energetic, passionate personality. Please apply if you want to inspire a new generation of amazing coders.

The Roles:

Lead Instructor

- Deliver our lesson plan to a class of <20 students

- Responsible for keeping the class on track

- Provide direction to assistants

Teaching Assistant

- Provides one on one help to individual students during class

- Any student falling behind will need you to guide them in the right direction

- Keep an eye out for any misbehaviour or disruption

Required Skills:

Whilst we don’t require a specific degree, candidates should have some of the following experience (or similar):

- Computer Science, IT or Engineering student or Trainee Teacher

- Enjoy working with kids and have a vibrant and enthusiastic can do attitude

- Currently completing, or have completed your tertiary studies

- Mature outlook and common sense

- Work well in a team environment

- Be able to take initiative when working unsupervised

- Fluent conversational English

- Confident with computers and tech

The coding that is taught at Code Camp is relatively basic (for most kids this will be their first time learning to code, so an in depth knowledge is not necessary). We will ask all successful applicants to take an hour or two to familiarise themselves with the coding that will be taught at camp.

Key information

We are currently looking for Lead Instructors and Teaching Assistants to work at primary schools in Richmond and Mortlake on Monday - Friday from 3:30pm-4:30pm.

Please note - we can only offer 1 hour a day, this is not a full time position. This is an opportunity to gain experience working with children in an educational environment.

Please get in touch today if Code Camp sounds fun and you'd like to join us on our journey!

If you do not have a valid DBS certificate we can apply for one for you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £20.00-£25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you available on weekdays after 3pm?
• Do you live in or near Cardiff?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
• working with children: 1 year (preferred)
• coding: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2024