Tech Instructor - Adult Skills Fund in Manchester

At Code Nation, we’re not just a tech training provider — we’re a mission-driven team using education to transform careers, empower businesses, and shape the future of the digital workforce. If you’re passionate about making an impact, helping people succeed, and being part of a growing organisation at the forefront of tech skills development, you’ll feel right at home here.

Who We Are

Code Nation delivers industry-led, hands-on training that helps learners and employers thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. From complete beginners to experienced professionals looking to upskill, we provide practical programmes that open doors to real, meaningful opportunities. As a Microsoft Training partner, we specialise in coding, data analytics, AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation, and deliver both off the shelf and bespoke courses. Everything we teach is built with employers, focused on real-world skills, and designed to meet the demands of today’s tech landscape.

Part of the Reed Group

Code Nation became part of the Reed Group in 2024, strengthening our ability to help businesses address digital skills gaps at scale. Through solutions such as Train the Gap, Recruit Train Deploy as well as bespoke tech training programmes, we’re uniquely placed to support employers and create pathways into tech careers. We’re proud to be recognised as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider — a testament to the quality, care, and impact that define our work.

The Role

This role’s primary responsibility is to deliver our suite of Level 1 and Level 2 funded courses for the unemployed on behalf of our funding partner(s). The role is predominantly teaching remotely; however, there may be some in-person teaching required. The courses are typically 2-4 weeks duration and run consecutively. The Instructor will be responsible for cohorts of learners, including ensuring all learner paperwork is completed to a high standard and in line with our QA processes.

Teaching & Delivery

• Deliver high-quality, engaging technical training across Code Nation Adult Skills Fund (ASF) programmes.
• Deliver practical, hands-on learning experiences aligned to real-world industry scenarios.
• Support learners through mentoring, feedback, and skills development.
• Maintain accurate learner records and ensure compliance with awarding body and internal quality standards.
• Ensure timely feedback of work submitted to meet quality standards and qualification requirements for learners to achieve.
• Complete Group Profiles and ILPs regularly throughout course duration to reflect the status of each learner indicating where support is being provided and evaluation of its effectiveness.
• Ensure all learner evidence, feedback and supporting documentation is complete and ready for submission to the Internal Verifier within 48 hours of the completion of a course.
• Liaise with Compliance and Admissions to track learner attendance, punctuality and feedback.
• Successfully manage cohort progress against milestones and individual targets.
• Report issues with learner progress to the Delivery Lead and follow agreed strategies to remedy.
• Keep up to date with SEND and safeguarding developments and processes supported by the Delivery Manager.
• Support in the amendment of delivery materials for ASF courses to enhance the learner experience, under the guidance of the Delivery Lead.
• Contribute to team activities evaluating curriculum materials to reflect current technologies, tools, and best practice.

Other

• Take part in regular CPD activities to enhance technical and pedagogical skills and knowledge.
• Attend/complete any required CPD by the funding partner.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in delivery of ASF tech related courses and requirements.
• Teaching qualification.
• Technical competence including industry recognised qualification in field of expertise.
• Understanding/experience of funded programmes for the unemployed (desirable).
• Awareness of the Ofsted Inspection Framework.

Fully remote or hybrid working option. 30 days annual leave. Opportunities to gain Microsoft certifications and expand technical knowledge.