Wycombe Abbey - Coding & Game Design Specialist

At our UKLC and Wycombe Abbey Summer Programme, we provide residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for international students aged 11-17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.

As a Coding & Game Design Specialist, you are responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet the needs of international students. You will design a captivating programme to introduce students to coding and to help them develop their own games.

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Reporting to: Excursion and Activity Manager and Course Director.

Opportunity for Progression: Excursion and Activity Manager.

Pre-Summer Preparation:

• Attend the company and academic induction and assist with the centre set up as required.
• Attend the pre-summer online training.
• Read through AirManual.

Summer Teaching Delivery:

• Meet and greet students at the centre as required.
• Design and deliver an engaging coding & game design programme ensuring that the students are involved and enthusiastic.
• Emphasise oral communication and active learning to engage students in and out of the classroom.
• Create a positive learning environment and take all necessary measures to ensure students get the most out of the lessons and enjoy themselves.
• Maintain discipline and ensure that students understand what they have to do.
• Be punctual for all lessons, activities and excursions.
• Be observed by the Course Director/Senior Academic Leadership and by other interested parties (notified in advance).
• Maintain the good name and reputation of UKLC and Wycombe Abbey at all times.

Feedback, Communication and Administration:

• Participate in daily team meetings and provide regular feedback to the Course Director and Centre Manager.
• Act as a point of contact for students, addressing any questions or concerns about the programme.
• Feedback regularly to the Course Director.
• Work with the team to maintain team and student discipline.
• Complete all class registers, work records, reports, and certificates accurately.
• Submit end-of-contract feedback to support programme improvement.
• Complete an end-of-contract feedback report to support future programme improvements.

Safeguarding and Professionalism:

• UKLC is committed to implementing our Safeguarding policies and procedures. All successful candidates will need to complete Prevent and Safeguarding e-learning.
• Read and comply with the Teacher Handbook.
• Read and adhere to the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook and maintain good standards of Health and Safety at all times.
• Safeguard the welfare and protection of the students in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions with students, group leaders, and team members.
• Follow the dress code in the Teacher Handbook at all times.

Working Hours: You will deliver eight sessions of Leadership & Sustainability per term (2 weeks) for a total of 18 hours per fortnight. Each session will run from 2pm until 4.15pm and will include one 15-minute unpaid break. Teaching may take place at weekends. UKLC have a comprehensive and highly commended British Council accredited syllabus which our teaching team use. Therefore, paid planning is not included in your working hours.

Salary and Benefits: All salaries are paid monthly in arrears. Holiday pay added to final pay packet. Hourly salary of £18 (£20.12 including holiday pay). This is a non-residential position.

Session Breakdown: 2:00pm – 4:15pm (including one 15-minute unpaid break)

Person Specification:

• Essential Experience: Experience in designing and delivering coding workshops and courses. Previous experience of summer schools or working with young people. Previous experience in roles such as counsellor, mentor or youth leader.
• Qualifications: A degree in Computer Science, Game Design or a related field.
• Skills and Knowledge: Native English speaker/ near native level of English. Competent with Python, Roblox Game Design, Lego robotics, Coding with Lego and Retro Game Design. Knowledge & experience in their chosen elective subject. Knowledge of the local area. Creative ideas.
• Personal Qualities: Energy and enthusiasm. A desire to work with young people from different cultures. Adaptability and flexibility. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Enjoy working as part of a team. Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
• Legal Requirements: Full right to work in the UK.
• Safer Recruitment Checks: Minimum of 2 reference checks. Enhanced DBS Check. Overseas Police Check (if applicable).

Sample Rota: As a Coding and Game Design specialist, you will work eight sessions per fortnight. A session is defined as approximately two hours in the afternoon. This job description is an outline of your main responsibilities. Within the context of your contract of employment, the company may, within reason, request you undertake other tasks and duties as needs dictate.