Job Description

Teacher & Teaching Assistant (Youth Tech & Mentoring Programme)

Blue Magpie Foundation - Harrow

Part-time, Contract (40 weeks: Aug 2025 to May 2026)

Important:

You must be available

in person

at Cedars Children's Centre, Harrow ,

every Monday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

. This is

not a remote job

.

About Us

The Blue Magpie Foundation runs

NextGen Dev

, a youth programme in Harrow supporting 14-18 year olds who are at risk of alcohol and substance misuse. We use

coding, app development, and ethical hacking

as a therapeutic hook to build confidence, purpose, and resilience. Each session also includes open conversations about wellbeing, choices, and peer pressure.

The Roles

We are recruiting for two sessional roles on a

40-week contract

:

Teacher (Lead Tutor)

Deliver weekly sessions in coding, app development, and ethical hacking. Lead a 15-minute discussion each week on alcohol and substance misuse, supported by lived-experience mentors. Create a safe, trauma-informed learning space. Support optional end-of-session wellbeing check-ins and signpost to further support.

Teaching Assistant

Provide one-to-one encouragement and learning support. Assist with classroom set-up, tech equipment, and behaviour. Help with end-of-session check-ins and progress notes. Support guest speaker sessions and recognition events.
Who this is ideal for

Graduate or postgraduate students

in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Education, or Psychology seeking applied youth work experience.

Freelance tutors

looking for a consistent side role with strong social impact.

Youth workers

with digital confidence who want to expand their skills.
Contract and Pay

Teacher:

15/hour, 2 hours per week, 40 weeks = 1,200 total.

Teaching Assistant:

13/hour, 2 hours per week, 40 weeks = 1,040 total.
Growth Potential

These are contract roles for 40 weeks, but

there may be opportunities to grow into larger roles within the Blue Magpie Foundation

for the right candidate.

How to Apply

Apply with a CV and short cover note stating whether you are applying for

Teacher

,

Teaching Assistant

, or both.

Here is short video of our programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRHUcnTsojQ

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 40 weeks

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

This role involves leading or supporting a short weekly discussion on the risks of alcohol and substance misuse. We provide the content, but we are looking for staff who can bring authenticity and empathy, either through lived experience (yourself or someone close to you) or through professional experience.
Are you comfortable drawing on your experience or perspective in order to help young people feel understood and supported?

Are you willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process, and do you expect to pass this check? Are you available to teach on Mondays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in-person in Harrow for 40 weeks from mid-Sept?
Experience:

IT: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 15/09/2025