Machine Learning and Data Engineering Tutor

Machine Learning and Data Engineering Tutor and Marker

Here at BPP, part of Lyceum Education Group we pride ourselves on providing the best possible learner experience, with our specialised team of tutors working closely with our students to ensure they are getting the most from our courses.

An opportunity has arisen for an insightful and knowledgeable tutor to join the team as a Machine Learning and Data Engineering Tutor and Marker. The role of the tutor is to deliver high-quality teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, that reflect the current skills and capability requirements of corporate employers. Tutors must have significant professional and academic experience in their discipline, as well as the enthusiasm to pass their passion for their specialist area on to students, learners, clients and peers.

What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!

Why work for BPP Education Group?

It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:

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• Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
  
• With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
  
• We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
  

Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family

What you’ll be doing

For this role, we are interested in hearing from practitioners with teaching experience in higher education, who can teach a range of subjects across our apprenticeship programmes. These could include;

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• Level 6 Machine Learning and AI Engineer
  
• BSc in Data Science
  
• MSc in Applied Data Analytics
  

We are particularly looking for individuals with experience and expertise to support in the following areas:

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• Python Programming & Command Line Scripting
  
• Networking & Cyber Security
  
• Production Environment
  

Key Responsibilities

Tutors could be asked to undertake variety of duties including; curriculum and content design, assessment development, marking, supervision, student cohort management, as well as teaching.

Teaching of our apprenticeship provision is mostly delivered online via the Adobe Connect platform. Our teaching hours are predominantly Monday – Friday (9.00am – 5.00pm).

Skills, experience & qualifications required - Essential

Qualifications

Development

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• For those not currently holding either a teaching qualification or a Fellowship of the HEA membership, a commitment to achieving these through BPP's PGCLT or HEA scheme is essential.
  
• A commitment to engage with our Learning and Teaching CPD resources.
  

Experience

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• Relevant professional experience in industry, and relevant academic experience working in HE.
  

Skills

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• Excellent command of the English language;
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  
• Excellent presentation skills;
  
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload;
  
• The ability to work well in a team and be collaborative;
  
• Commerciality;
  
• Digital literacy;
  
• Self-motivation.
  
• Act on feedback.
  

Values

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• Everybody Matters
  
• Trust and Respect;
  
• Stronger Together;
  
• Student, Learner and Client Centric.
  

Skills, experience & qualifications required - Desirable

Qualifications

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• Other industry related professional accreditations and/or certifications.
  

Experience

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• Experience teaching online.
  
• Experience using Adobe Connect.
  

Pre-employment Checks

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• Enhanced DBS Check
  
• Academic and professional certifications checks
  

As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment requirements ahead of interview so these can be considered and accommodated.

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP safer recruitment practices

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.