ABOUT DECODED
We are Decoded, the pioneers of transformative technology education. We democratise cutting-edge skills. We help transform traditional businesses into tech companies. We give our learners the skills and confidence to embrace the future of work.
Our products and methodologies have been shaped through our collaboration with some of the largest and most technologically progressive organisations in the world. We use the intelligent, ethical, and creative application of technology to lay the foundations for a more productive and promising world – one with unlimited possibilities.
OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Data Apprenticeship Instructor to work full time to deliver our best-in-class Data Analytics and Business Analytics workshops to apprenticeship learners on our Level 4 Data Analyst programme and our Level 3 Data Technician programme.
This role is dedicated to the delivery of workshops, delivered between 09:00 - 17:00 GMT. The majority of workshops will be 3.5 or 4.5 hours long (including set-up and wrap-up time) with 8 hour hackathon workshops delivered less frequently throughout the programmes. Infrequently you may be asked to work outside core UK working hours due to the global nature of Decoded's client base.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Data Apprenticeship Instructor at Decoded, you will be responsible for:
- Teaching our learning content to groups of apprenticeship learners via virtual workshops
- Honing your skills as an educator and building your knowledge of andragogy and teaching theory
- Working with the Learner Success Coaches (LSCs) to ensure learners progress through the programme. Each Learner will have the support of an LSC to support them with practical and pastoral guidance.
SPECIFIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Workshop preparation and knowledge of content
Comprehensively understand the apprenticeship curriculums and learning objectives of our programmes
Reviewing exercises and other learning materials before a workshop
Learning about your learners and the businesses they work for
Familiarising yourself with the course structure and content, proactively filling gaps in your knowledge
Maintaining a continual learning mindset and strive to advance your knowledge in your specialist domains
Facilitation skills
Timekeeping
Classroom management
Atmosphere: both professional and energetic, with good energy and engagement level with learners
Technical issues using Zoom/Teams, Mural, Menti and other key tools
Quality of teaching
Achieve teaching quality scores that meet or exceed quality indicators
Decode and communicate complex concepts and principles with energy, focus and patience
Engaging and captivating the attention of a virtual room of busy professionals
Facilitating the learning journey for your audience, and leaving no-one behind whilst also providing stimulation for advanced learners
Enabling an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful learning environment
SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS
We are looking for candidates with a mindset built on:
Building collaborative relationships
Solving problems elegantly and creatively: “find a way or make a way”
Organisational skills - proactivity, process improvements
Excellent communication skills: adaptable, clear and consistent written, verbal, 1:1, group
A flexible, can do attitude and a willingness to learn
Striving for excellence in all areas
Exceptional attention to detail to deliver timely, quality results
A passion to learn and adapt
Topics covered within our programmes that require technical skills are:
Programming (Python)
Data Analysis (Python, Excel)
Dashboarding (PowerBI, Tableau)
Data Manipulation
Data Visualisation
Statistics
Data Storytelling
Data Modelling
Databases (SQL)
Data Architecture
Time Series Analysis
Machine Learning
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Your performance will be measured and driven by:
Enabling learners to apply newly learned techniques to their professional environment
Delivering regular high-quality learning engagements with learners
Coaching through the application of techniques that are new to learners
Striving for excellence in everything you do: you don’t accept mediocrity in yourself or the team around you
Solving problems elegantly and creatively: “find a way or make a way”
A successful candidate will be expected to achieve the following within 3 months:
Autonomous management of learning content development deadlines
Autonomous management of workshop delivery
Confidence to successfully deliver at least 80% of our Apprenticeship workshops
An overall Learner Feedback score +8/10
An overall Teacher KPI score of 75%
WHO ARE YOU?
You are:
A passionate technologist with over 2 years of experience teaching data analytics, data science, computer science, software engineering or similar in a school, university or higher level
In possession of an AET Level 4 qualification or higher
Confident coding in Python
An excellent and adaptable communicator, verbally and in writing
Self-motivated and a problem solver who takes initiative
Passionate about technology and learning
A team player who is eager to improve our programmes wherever possible and contributes to overall morale
Always keen to learn, improve and stretch your own knowledge, skills and behaviours
Bonus
- Familiar or experienced with Data Science concepts and tools
TEAM REPORTING & STRUCTURE
You will report to the Portfolio Director, in the Product Department.
LEARNING & PROGRESSION
We run a dedicated learning calendar to hone craft skills in teaching, leadership, strategy and other relevant disciplines.
BENEFITS
Apart from the above, working at Decoded means you’ll get:
Flexible working, including work-from-home
Modern, flexible and fully serviced offices at WeWork in Spitalfields, London
Health care including dental, medical, and vision* and to help you prioritise your wellbeing
Travel insurance
Social events and all company gatherings
Continuous learning and development. You will be challenged with lots of responsibility and exciting projects in an environment that encourages learning
A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration
Free monthly lunches
Laptop and virtual work equipment kit provided
DAY TO DAY
This role can be delivered fully remotely within the UK, provided the working location has consistently reliable Wifi for workshop delivery. The Decoded office in London Liverpool Street is available to all Decoded employees for non-workshop delivery work.
Your working hours will be 09:00 - 17:00.
Salary band
£40,000 - £50,000
Interview process
The first stage is a screening call with our People Manager.
The second stage interview is with the Portfolio Director as hiring manager, and an Apprenticeship Team panel member. This interview will include a teaching exercise presentation.
The final stage interview is with Decoded’s Chief Product Officer and Decoded’s CEO.
Decoded is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
