Technical Skills Coach (L7)

QA Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Skills Coach to join their Degree Apprenticeship team. This role involves mentoring students in their learning journey, ensuring they achieve their objectives and successfully complete their programs. With a focus on technical courses, the ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT Management or software development. The company promotes a supportive and flexible environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and coaching. Join a leading digital skills provider committed to fostering talent in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring learners in technical subjects.
• Background in IT Management or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage a targeted number of learners throughout their apprenticeship.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support learner progression.

Skills

Technical Coaching

IT Management

Software Development

Data Analytics

Education

MSc in Technical Subject

Job description

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Technical Skills Coach (MSC DTS Level 7)

Job details

General information

Reference

1000008664

Reference

1000008664

Talent pool

Delivery - Learning Support

Title

Technical Skills Coach (MSC DTS Level 7)

Contract type

QA Ltd Permanent

Job advert

Technical Skills Coach (MSC DTS Level 7)
Remote/Home-based
Full time, 37.5 hrs per week
Competitive package + benefits

Are you looking for your next move in technical skills coaching and have some valuable degree apprenticeships experience? Or maybe you have a technical background in an IT Management role and feel passionate about coaching our learners to help them get the best out of their courses?

If so, QA could be the company for you! We’re the UKs leading digital skills provider in the higher education field; experts in up-skilling and other talent needs for public sector and large enterprises. Want a supportive environment with flexibility promoting a good work/life balance? Don’t worry, we offer that too!

What is my purpose in this role?

Working within the QA Degree Apprenticeship team, you will be providing coaching and mentoring to our students to successfully complete their Degree Apprenticeship programme.

What will I be doing?

*You will be managing, with some guidance, a targeted number of learners throughout their learning journey
*You’ll be encouraging learners to apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge in their day to day roles
*You will also ensure learners have clear objectives termly to support their timely progression.
*You’ll provide coaching via the appropriate methods to best support individual learner needs
*You will be responsible for supporting learners through their learning journey to successful completion of their assessment
*You will observe, review and provide feedback on evidence produced by learners throughout their Apprenticeship, to support completion of Work Based modules
*You’ll also identify ongoing learners who are at risk of failing to meet the requirements of Gateway and assessment.
*You’ll proactively communicate with the Academic team, via direct contact and system engagement as appropriate, at all times to ensure learner support & progression.

What do I need to succeed?

*Our learners are undertaking various technical courses with us – we therefore require you to have a technical background of some sort (i.e Software development, data analytics)
*Industry experience within an IT Management role ideally
*You should hold a MSc (ideally in a technical subject)
*It is preferred if you already have a skills coach degree apprenticeship background but if you do not, a technical background is sufficient

What We'll Do For You!

Safeguarding Statement

QA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs. We hold the expectation that all staff share this commitment in creating a safe and inclusive environment and as an organization, we comply with relevant legislation and best practices in safeguarding and safe recruitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including:

an enhanced disclosure check
Child Barring list check
qualification checks
online checks
medical fitness
identity and right to work

All applicants will be required to provide two references covering the previous three years and a Criminal Declaration form must be completed and returned ahead of interview.

We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to safety and well-being.

I'm Interested, what do I do next?

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