Job Description

Do you want to make a difference to young people in our local community? Have you got the drive, enthusiasm, and energy to inspire children to learn life-changing skills? Do you understand the importance of a proper digital education for young people? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At

Jam Coding (Derby & Loughborough)

, we are part of a national franchise on a mission to create the next generation of digital citizens. We deliver engaging, high-quality computing lessons, after-school clubs, and holiday programmes that blend fun with future-focused learning. Our specialist code coaches are fully trained and DBS checked, partnering with primary schools to make the national computing curriculum engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for pupils. We support children in building digital confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for education, employment, and life

We are looking to hire an

Assistant Code Coach

to start immediately with the first after school club beginning on Monday 15th September.

The Assistant Code Coach is a casual hours, on-site role located at primary schools in Derby and surrounding areas. The Assistant Code Coach will support the delivery of engaging computing and coding after school clubs. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom management, aiding in the set up and tidy up of each session, and providing hands-on support to students during coding and computing activities. The role also involves ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.

This role would be well-suited for those on their journey towards completing their teaching qualification, or have a desire to start one. It could also be suited to someone with coding experience who wants to pass on their skills to the next generation of digital citizens.

A desire and motivation for job progression, working towards becoming a Head Coach, would be welcome.

Full training will be given to the successful applicant to enable them to deliver outstanding and rewarding computing and coding workshops in a variety of formats.

Location:

Derby and surrounding areas

Hours:

Current available hours on our after school clubs are:

Monday 2:45-4:45pm

Wednesday 3-5pm

Thursday 3-5pm

Friday 3-5pm

We are a rapidly growing company with new after-school clubs being added to schools in surrounding areas regularly. There will be opportunity for additional hours during term-time in the near future. In addition, there will be opportunity to support holiday clubs out of term-time within the area too.

Benefits:

Excellent career progression opportunities and staff development

Responsibilities:

Assist in the supervision and engagement of children in after-school clubs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Facilitate educational and recreational programs tailored to children's needs, including those with special education requirements. Communicate effectively with parents and staff regarding children's progress and any concerns. Maintain a clean and organised space, ensuring all materials and equipment are ready for use. Collaborate with team members to enhance the overall experience for children.

The ideal candidate should have:

A positive attitude to helping young people succeed through teamwork, confidence building and exploration. A sound general knowledge of IT/Computers (Full training provided) An excellent communicator who is well organised and punctual. A huge passion for developing children's digital skills. A driving license and access to a car for travel to schools.

Desirable:

A teaching qualification, childcare qualification, teaching assistant qualification, experience of teaching or training young people (or be working towards).
This role would suit a retired Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Trainee Teaching assistant, or students studying towards early years care qualifications. As well as computing students and any student that would like to strengthen their CV by gaining experience of working with children, or anyone passionate about helping children.

The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check to work within this job role. This will be organised by Jam Coding on behalf of the successful candidate if one is not currently held. Candidates would need to be able to drive to fulfil this role.

To apply:

To apply please submit a CV and a covering letter with an overview of your experience relevant to the role and why you are passionate about creating the next generation of digital citizens.

We are keen to hear from all types of candidates who love technology and education.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact Matt Davies (Director - Jam Coding (Derby & Loughborough)) at derby@jamcoding.co.uk.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: Up to 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 8 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby DE72: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Why is important to develop primary school children's digital skills?
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person