Software Development Skills Coach- Hybrid Working

Pertemps Work Based Learning is currently working with a fantastic training provider based in the East Midlands.
The training provider has just brought on a new contract to deliver Bootcamp Training Sessions in partnership with the Government.

The role of the Skills Coach is to deliver 12-week training courses in Software Development, alongside Apprenticeship courses at level 3 and 4.
The courses are aimed at Apprenticeship learners, employed, unemployed, and those looking to re-skill in their current role, so you will be working with a wide variety of learners.

• Salary of up to £45,000
• Hybrid working- expectation to be office based 1-2 times per month in Derby
• 25 Days + public holidays
• Laptop & Mobile Provided

Typical duties of the Software Development Skills Trainer/Skills Coach:

• Coach, mentor, and guide learners who are engaged in bootcamp and apprenticeship programmes.
• Plan and design specific industry-standard learning programmes in competencies, behaviours, and relationships.
• Actively support, mentor, and motivate learners in their training course, and aid with the completion of this.
• Prepare training/group session plans, utilising a variety of training methods, accommodating different learning styles.
• Use effective material and appropriate resources, at a pace and level which meets learners needs.
• Provide insightful, constructive, and informative feedback to help the learner maximise their potential.
• Observe, mark and review work produced by learners to ensure it is of the appropriate standard to reflect the learner’s qualification.

Skills and Experience Required for the Software Development Skills Coach.

• Hold a recognised Assessors Award (CAVA, TAQA, A1)
• Holding a recognised Teaching Qualification is desirable, but not essential for the role (PTLLS, Award in Education and Training)
• Ideally be educated to a degree level in Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Functional Skills Level 2, as this will be embedded throughout the course.
• Previous experience working as a Skills Coach/Digital Skills Trainer.
• Up to date knowledge and experience working as a Software Developer.
• Prior experience in delivering Digital IT Skills at Level 3 or above.
• Experience in online delivery across platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Virtual Learning platforms.
• Flexibility to travel to Derby once or twice per month

This position is being managed by Pertemps Work-Based Learning. For further information please contact 0191 3000513