Educational Workshop Assistant Instructor
Job Details
Company
Code4Drones
Location
Loughborough
Salary
At least Minimum Wage
Closing Date
28th February 2025
Job Description
Code4Drones' Drone Coding STEM Days provide in-school coding workshops to students across KS2, KS3 and KS4 (school years 4 to 11), teaching coding skills as well as promote STEM to students through the use of programmable drones in a creative, stimulating and interactive way. The Drone Coding Days provide students with practical experience in designing, writing, applying and debugging codes, enhancing their computer science and digital literacy skills. Students will complete coding tasks where they will use their codes to control drones along specific paths. More information can be found at www.code4drones.co.uk .
Code4Drones is based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, but delivers Drone Coding STEM Days across the UK.
Code4Drones is seeking a temporary (till December), part-time (starting at 1-2 days per week, school term time) Assistant Instructor to support in delivering Drone Coding workshops in schools across the UK. In a typical Drone Coding STEM Day, instructors are required to set-up and pack all workshop equipment at the start and end of the day, while also supporting the lead instructor in the safe delivery of the drone coding sessions. Drone and coding/programming experience is not required, as all training will be provided.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the assistant instructor are as follows:
- Assist the lead instructor in the delivery of the workshops in an engaging and safe manner;
- Support students through the coding tasks;
- Assist in the set-up and packing of all equipment at the start and end of each day;
- Assist in repositioning drones and changing batteries throughout workshops;
- Represent the Code4Drones brand in a professional manner.
Qualifications
It is desired that the candidate is based in Loughborough or the surrounding areas.
It is essential that the successful candidate:
- Holds a valid UK driving license;
- Is able to travel across the UK (with expenses for fuel, accommodation and food covered);
- Has English and Maths at minimum GCSE level or equivalent;
- Has excellent verbal communication;
- Is 18+.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience in teaching/education;
- Be able to work as part of a small team of 2 or 3 instructors;
- Be able to communicate with young students in a fun and engaging manner;
- Be based in Loughborough, Leicestershire;
- Hold an Enhanced DBS;
- Have basic knowledge of coding/programming;
- Have basic knowledge about or experience with drones.
- Experience with drones and coding/programming is NOT required.
Due to the nature of the job in working in schools with students, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check before commencing work.
How To Apply
If interested in applying for this position, please email your CV to office@code4drones.co.uk as well as 'Yes' or 'No' answers to the following questions:
We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?
Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Some days require travel across the UK with overnight stays (with expenses covered). Will you be available for this?
Do you have any experience with drones?
Do you have any coding/programming experience?