Learning Manager (FTC) in Manchester

Location: Remote, UK, with regular travel to Manchester and Cambridge

Salary: £41,368 – £48,451 p.a. (full-time equivalent, dependent on experience)

Basis: 1 year fixed-term contract (full-time, part-time or flexible)

Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK

The role involves developing curricula, resources, and learning experiences that will engage millions of teachers and students. You will have the opportunity to develop resources for the Certificate in Applied Computing, an exciting new digital skills award for learners aged 14‑19.

The certificate includes:

• Online modules covering a broad range of digital skills which will prepare students for modern workplaces.
• Digital portfolios, developed by students to be shared with potential employers.
• Partnerships with industry, schools and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to ensure the certificate is relevant and reaches as many young people as possible.

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in computer science or a related subject, with a teaching qualification or significant experience of teaching. You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of hardware and software, and be eager to learn more.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver learning experiences, content, resources, and training for the Foundation's educational programmes and products, including the Certificate in Applied Computing.
• Ensure that learning experiences, content, and resources reflect evidence-based pedagogy and the Foundation's agreed approaches to teaching and learning across formal education and non-formal learning.
• Represent the Raspberry Pi Foundation to external audiences and stakeholders as required, including delivering webinars and promotion at events.
• Contribute to the development of the Foundation's teaching and learning strategy and approaches.
• Actively engage with research and best practice, and identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and external partners.
• Engage positively with the Foundation's systems for quality assurance, including in relation to agreed policies for inclusion and accessibility.
• Proactively utilise user feedback and data to drive improvement.
• Contribute to the Foundation's thought leadership through writing articles and blogs, public speaking, and contributing to research and evaluation.

Experience and personal attributes:

• A thorough understanding of computing, with a degree or equivalent qualification in computer science or a related subject.
• A teaching qualification, or significant experience of teaching computing or a related subject to students aged 14‑19.
• Experience of delivering high quality learning experiences, content, resources, or training in a variety of different settings and contexts.
• Experience of engaging schools and educators to drive student enrolment and completion of education programmes.
• Existing connections to schools or educators in Greater Manchester would be an advantage.
• Comfortable with a broad range of technologies, including hardware and software platforms, and the ability and willingness to learn new technologies as required.
• An understanding of computing pedagogy within formal education and informal learning, and an appreciation of how to translate research into practice.
• A commitment to the Foundation's mission and values, including on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners.
• Openness to working across the Foundation's programmes and products.
• Willingness to travel in the UK particularly to the Greater Manchester area and Cambridge.

About us:

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world’s largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

Benefits:

• Paid time off: In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially, rising to 30 days after five years service, plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
• Pension: We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Private healthcare: We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
• Flexible working: We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers: We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
• Life assurance and income protection: We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
• Investing in learning and development: We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.
• Travel to work: Through our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.

Timetable for applications:

Closing date: 13 April 2026, 9.00am GMT

Phone screen: Week commencing 20 April 2026

First interview: Week commencing 27 April 2026

Second interview: Week commencing 5 May 2026

Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children.