Instructor - Software Engineering (Java Spring Boot)

About Skills Union
 

Skills Union is a leading digital learning company focused on preparing students for careers in the digital economy. We work directly with universities and employers to design and deliver programs that focus on the most sought-after digital skills, including coding, UX, data science and digital marketing, as well as soft skills and leadership.
 

Our mission is to unlock human potential by providing highly engaging learning programs that equip our students with the right skills, tools and mindset to help them succeed in today's rapidly evolving digital economy. We believe that education can be a powerful force for good, and want to help students from every background to realise their full potential.

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Web Development instructor to join our global team, to lead the delivery of a Software Engineering program to our learners. 

You are naturally outgoing, well-organised, and a self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do. You are highly empathetic, and feel comfortable coaching and inspiring our students and fellow team members. You will be joining a global team of instructors, program managers, career coaches and community managers.

You should have a solid understanding of web development technologies, and extensive experience as an instructor.  You have a deep passion for learning with significant real-world experience. Educational experience is a bonus, especially within bootcamps, as is a technical background and knowledge of software engineering. 

Your role will be to deliver the bootcamp program curriculum through live online sessions and workshops, providing learning and development to our learners throughout the program, and to help them succeed in their careers.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver an exceptional student learning experience, using an active, project-based learning approach, using the curriculum materials provided.
• To develop and supplement written materials and content as needed, to ensure that our students have the skills, tools and knowledge they need for their first job on completion of the course.
• Help to maintain, refine and update the student syllabus and curriculum, including learning materials, projects and assignments, assessments and communication channels.
• Provide on-demand video and chat support for students as they move through the program assignments.
• To provide compassionate, constructive feedback to students, as well as coaching and inspiring students to help them reach their full potential.
• To source and / or create projects and assignments for our students, and to create suitable assessments and grading rubrics where necessary to ensure our students are adequately assessed.
• Actively contribute to our growing global community, and work with all or the other members of the global Skills Union team to ensure the success of our students. 

Skills and Attributes we are looking for:

• You are the person that your colleagues naturally gravitate to when they are looking for guidance. 
• You are a confident team leader with problem-solving, communication and analytical thinking skills. 
• You are proactive, autonomous and resourceful.
• Fluency in most of the following topics: Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Object Oriented Programming, DBMS, Version Control, Testing, Code Quality and Reviews, Continuous Integration, Computing Concepts.
• Above all you have a great attitude, a passion for working with people, and a deep love for what you do.

Skills Union is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from all backgrounds.