Ultimate Tech Instructor - Bath, Somerset

jobs24.co.uk; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Tech Instructor, where you will inspire and engage children aged 8-14 through structured technology and coding activities. This rewarding role involves preparing and delivering fun and educational sessions during Ultimate Tech Camps, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment while fostering a love for IT and coding. With a focus on participation and creativity, you will lead small groups, support their learning journey, and act as a positive role model. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working with children, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference during the holidays!

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

CPD opportunities

Competitive pay with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with experience working with children and a passion for IT.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods based on age and ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging technology activities for children aged 8-14.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Teaching or delivering coding activities

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Patience

Education

Interest in IT or Computer Science

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Tools

Microbit

Job description

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am- 5.30pm (except on Mondays when you will be expected to start at 8am to set up for the week. Overtime for this will be paid).

The role of the Tech Instructor is to deliver outstanding, structured technology and coding activities to small groups of 8- to 14-year-olds on our Ultimate Tech Camps. Using supporting resources and a structured timetable, you will deliver coding and technology activities to children aged between 8-14 over 4 days, with the emphasis being on participation, engagement, and creativity. You will also have a pastoral role, being the group leader and key contact for the group of children on the course. There will be an Ultimate Tech Leader and Camp Manager on-site to provide support on care and parent issues.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver activities for children aged 8-14, focusing on participation, skills, and enjoyment.
• Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Take a pastoral role as a group leader, welcoming new children into your group and liaising with the Camp Manager and/or parents as necessary.
• Supervise and engage with the children outside of timetabled activities.
• Live up to the Ultimate Activity Camp promise of 'Inspiring Children Every Day' and behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of the company throughout your employment.
• Show the required energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Activity Camps and behaving as a suitable role model for children.
• Other ad-hoc duties (equipment maintenance/ordering etc).
• Deliver well-structured computer-based activities in a classroom environment with course materials provided.
• Assist the children with any questions or queries they may have throughout the course.
• Inspire children with your passion for technology.

Minimum Requirements:

• An enthusiastic, energetic individual, who has experience in working with children and has a passion for helping young people develop their IT skills.
• Some experience in teaching or delivering coding or IT activities, able to tailor delivery and structure according to age and ability, adapting on the day.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills, and patience is required.
• Someone looking for a sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in ICT teaching or the childcare industry.

Desirable Requirements:

• Interest in IT, Computer Science, or Coding.
• Have had experience coding with Python and used a Microbit. This is not essential as we will provide training but would be great to have.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (6 hour or 12 hour) qualification or be willing to gain one through the Ultimate Activity Company.

Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.

Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.

Competitive pay with progression opportunities.

Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.