Technical Skills Coach (MSC DTS Level 7)

QA Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education and training is seeking a Technical Skills Coach to join their Degree Apprenticeship team. This role involves coaching and mentoring learners to help them successfully complete their Degree Apprenticeship programme. Candidates should have a strong technical background, ideally with an MSc in a technical subject, and experience in IT Management is preferred. The position is full-time and remote, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Management preferred.
• Skills coaching or degree apprenticeship experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a targeted number of learners throughout their learning journey.
• Provide coaching tailored to individual learner needs.
• Review and provide feedback on evidence produced by learners.

Skills

Coaching

Technical Background

Mentoring

Education

MSc in a technical subject

Job description

Technical Skills Coach (MSC DTS Level 7)

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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?

Remote/Home-based

Full time, 37.5 hrs per week

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?

• Managing, with some guidance, a targeted number of learners throughout their learning journey.
• Encouraging learners to apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge in their day-to-day roles.
• Ensuring learners have clear objectives each term to support their timely progression.
• Providing coaching via appropriate methods tailored to individual learner needs.
• Supporting learners through their learning journey to successful assessment completion.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on evidence produced by learners to support Work Based modules.
• Identifying learners at risk of not meeting Gateway and assessment requirements.
• Proactively communicating with the Academic team to support learner progression.

What do I need to succeed?

• A technical background (e.g., Software development, data analytics).
• Industry experience within an IT Management role is preferred.
• Holding an MSc in a technical subject is required.
• Experience as a skills coach or in a degree apprenticeship background is preferred but not essential if you have a strong technical background.

What We'll Do For You!

QA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults with care and support needs. We expect all staff to share this commitment and comply with relevant legislation and best practices in safeguarding and safe recruitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive screening process including an enhanced disclosure check, Child Barring list check, qualification and online checks, medical fitness assessment, and verification of identity and right to work. References covering the previous three years are required. A Criminal Declaration form must be completed before the interview.

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

Next steps

If interested, click the vacancy link to apply or contact [e-mail] for more information.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Training, Education, and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services