Technical Skills Coach (MSC DTS Level 7)

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 guide learners through their Degree Apprenticeship programs. This role involves mentoring students, fostering their skills in a supportive and flexible environment. You'll manage a group of learners, ensuring they meet their objectives and successfully complete their assessments. With a focus on IT Management and technical subjects, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the next generation of professionals. Join a leading digital skills provider committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, where your expertise will be valued and appreciated.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a targeted number of learners throughout their learning journey.
• Encourage learners to apply newly acquired skills in their roles.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support learner progression.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Technical Background

IT Management

Software Development

Data Analytics

Education

MSc in a Technical Subject

Job description

Technical Skills Coach (MSC DTS Level 7)

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?

1. You will be managing, with some guidance, a targeted number of learners throughout their learning journey.
2. You’ll be encouraging learners to apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge in their day-to-day roles.
3. You will also ensure learners have clear objectives termly to support their timely progression.
4. You’ll provide coaching via the appropriate methods to best support individual learner needs.
5. You will be responsible for supporting learners through their learning journey to successful completion of their assessment.
6. You will observe, review and provide feedback on evidence produced by learners throughout their Apprenticeship, to support completion of Work Based modules.
7. You’ll also identify ongoing learners who are at risk of failing to meet the requirements of Gateway and assessment.
8. 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?

1. 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).
2. Industry experience within an IT Management role ideally.
3. You should hold a MSc (ideally in a technical subject).
4. 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:

1. an enhanced disclosure check
2. Child Barring list check
3. qualification checks
4. online checks
5. medical fitness
6. 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?

Sound good? Click on the vacancy link to apply and be considered, or reach out to [e-mail] to hear more about the role!