Junior Software Developer Instructor

Junior Software Development Subject Matter Expert Instructor 

You can be based anywhwere in the UK, however expensed travel to Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire 3 weeks out of 4 with overnight stays paid in fantastic accommodation/meals etc..

to £55k Permanent Full Time

Plus amazing benefits including 4 week sabbatical after 5 years service, company away days, Charity support events, BBQs, Team company days/weekends to European destinations, private healthcare / eyecare plan, CPD support, progression opportunities, Food and accommodation included during delivery at their training centres. Pension Scheme. Official in-house training course / exams

Since 2001, our client have enabled over 80,000 students to develop valuable digital skills through accelerated training programmes, and for the last eight years have been recognised amongst the Top 20 IT Training Companies in the World.  Their courses enable professional development and certification on behalf of some of the biggest names in the industry – Microsoft, Cisco and (ISC)2 among them – and are designed to keep pace with the continually changing landscape of the digital marketplace. From the delivery of their first training course to the successful business they are today, they have continued to grow and develop the products and programmes they offer.  Their approach to what they do is always professional, the strong belief in their Company Code, creates a working environment which is friendly and informal and most of all encouraging.

We are looking for an experienced Software Development SME/Instructor able to demonstrate these accreditations, skills and attributes

Key competencies:

• Programming in C#
• Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
• Programming in Python Level 3 and 4
• Java Fundamentals Software Tester (Level 4)
• BCS Software Development Fundamentals
• Cyber secure coder
• Database Fundamentals
   
• Desired qualities
  • Ideally some experience working with apprentices
  • At least 2 years working as a developer
  • Highly focused and self-motivated individual.
  • Flexibility towards working hours.

Key responsibilities for the Software Developer Instructor

 You’ll deliver world class training courses for which you must be certified/qualified to the standards required.

• You’ll continually develop an expertise across multiple fields through personal development and accreditation activities
• You’ll develop peer networks to keep abreast of current thinking and engage with the community relating to your area of expertise.
• You’ll train to high quality and organisational standards in order for delegates to achieve outlined objectives and pass the examinations.
• Liaise with other Instructors, Subject Matter Experts (SME) and the Learning Resources Manager (LRM), you’ll identify curriculum updates and enhancements. Creating justification proposals for submission to the Product Team to support learner needs and outcomes.
• Employ Technical Authoring capabilities to contribute to the development/revision of appropriate curriculum, where necessary liaising on such activities with the SME.
• Regardless of where you’re based, you will have all the tools you need to carry out your role. You’ll also have a ‘buddy’ to help you settle in and answer any questions before you join and during your first few weeks.  Day to day communication between the teams and regions is easy… as well as regular face to face contact and meetings, you’ll also get to ‘see’ colleagues through regular Skype/Teams calls and ‘hear’ what everyone has to say across the various Yammer groups. Our client welcome your thoughts and feedback too so you’ll be encouraged to be an active part of the groups you’re a member of.
• A great working environment - First and foremost, our client want you to have a rewarding career - you will have all the support and encouragement you need to develop and to be your brilliant self. We have a strong sense of wellbeing for everyone and actively encourage a work/life balance.  You can dress casually and you can enjoy the strong camaraderie from the many events and social activities they run.

Working Hours/Overtime You will be engaged in duties classified as either: • Development/Preparation Days (typically 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday); or • Teaching Days (typically starting on a Sunday evening and working 9:00am to 9:00pm through the duration of the course which may include weekends and Bank Holidays)  Taking into account your annual leave and bank holiday entitlement, your working days will be a maximum of 229 reducing by 1 day each year up to 5 years of service, with a Teaching Day measured as 1.5 working days. Overtime is payable for additional hours worked.

To apply for the role of Junior Software Developer Instructor please email your cv to

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