Ultimate Tech Instructor - Eltham College - Eltham, London

Ultimate Activity; Eltham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid pre-camp training

Subsidised First Aid qualifications

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Ultimate Activity Camps is seeking a Tech Instructor to deliver structured technology and coding activities to small groups of 8- to 14-year-olds during the summer camp holidays. You will lead a group, deliver engaging sessions, and provide pastoral care with support from on-site leaders.

The role focuses on participation, creativity and safety, requiring energy, organisation and a positive role model for children. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in childcare settings.
• Experience in teaching or delivering coding or IT activities.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and patient approach is essential.
• Energetic and enthusiastic role model for children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver activities for children aged 8-14, focusing on participation, skills and enjoyment.
• Adhere to all health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Take a pastoral role as group leader and main contact for the group.
• Supervise and engage with children beyond timetabled activities.
• Deliver computer-based activities using provided materials.
• Assist children with questions and queries and foster enthusiasm for technology.
• Act as an ambassador for Ultimate Activity Camps and maintain professional conduct.
• Other duties such as equipment maintenance or ordering as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Coding

Communication

Leadership

Patience

Pastoral care

Education

Paediatric First Aid (6/12 hours)

Tools

Python

Microbit

Job description

• Reporting to: Ultimate Tech Leader
• Contract: Seasonal work in summer school holidays.
• 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)

Summary of Position

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.

• 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
  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.