Ultimate Tech Instructor - Dean Close School - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The role of the Tech Instructor is to deliver outstanding, structured technology and coding activities to small groups of 8- to 14-year-olds on our Ultimate Tech Camps. Using supporting resources and a structured timetable, you will deliver coding and technology activities to children aged between 8-14 over 4 days, with the emphasis being on participation, engagement and creativity. You will also have a pastoral role, being the group leader and key contact for the group of children on the course. There will be an Ultimate Tech Leader and Camp Manager on-site to provide support on care and parent issues. Ideally our Tech Instructors will cover back-to-back courses across a selection of camps in their local area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver activities for children aged 8-14, focusing on participation, skills and enjoyment.
• Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Take a pastoral role as a group leader, welcoming new children into your group and liaising with the Camp Manager and/or parents as necessary.
• Supervise and engage with the children outside of timetabled activities.
• Live up to the Ultimate Activity Camp promise of ‘Inspiring Children Every Day’ and behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of the company throughout your employment.
• Show the required energy, enthusiasm and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Activity Camps and behaving as a suitable role model for children.
• Other ad-hoc duties (equipment maintenance/ordering etc).
• Deliver well structured computer based activities in a classroom environment with course materials provided.
• Assist the children with any questions or queries they may have throughout the course.
• Inspire children with your passion for technology.

Essential Requirements

• An enthusiastic, energetic individual, who has experience in working with children and has a passion for helping young people develop their IT skills.
• Some experience in teaching or delivering coding or IT activities, able to tailor delivery and structure according to age and ability, adapting on the day.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills, and patience is required.
• Someone looking for a sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, looking to further their career in ICT teaching or the childcare industry.

Desirable Requirements

• Interest in IT, Computer Science or Coding.
• Have had experience coding with Python and used a Microbit. This is not essential as we will provide training but would be great to have.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (6 hour or 12 hour) qualification or be willing to gain one through the Ultimate Activity Company.

Benefits

• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Subsidised First Aid qualifications and CPD opportunities.
• Competitive pay with progression opportunities.
• Each day is filled with rewarding work in an enthusiastic environment.