Apprenticeship Technical Trainer: Software Development, Business Analysis or Data Analysis

Responsible for: Teaching on our higher level apprenticeship programme(s)
Reports to: Programme Delivery Manager

Works closely with: Programme Delivery Manager, Skills Coach and Curriculum Lead, learners and our employer advisory forum. 

Location / travel: The post holder will be based in Manchester at our office based on Oxford Road. Hybrid/flexible working available. 

Start date: As soon as possible. We reserve the right to remove the advert should an excellent candidate be identified before this date so early applications are recommended.

The opportunity 

We’re looking for experienced, talented and motivated technical trainers to join our Apprenticeship Academy team to lead on delivering our higher level (Level 4) digital apprenticeship programmes in one or more of the following areas: Software Development, Business Analysis and/or Data Analysis. We’re particularly prioritising applications related to software development and business analysis currently. 

The post holder will be required to successfully deliver interactive and engaging training on one or more of these pathways, aligned to the relevant apprenticeship standards.  All content and activities should continually meet the needs of employers and individuals. This is to be in line with MD policies and procedures and Awarding Organisation, Ofsted, Education & Skills Funding Agency, and any other relevant bodies, requirements.

Main responsibilities: 

• Curriculum development in collaboration with the team.

• Design and deliver training units in your allocated area, deploying both face to face and remote delivery, and ensuring teaching style and learning materials are differentiated for a range of abilities and prior experience.

• Create and mark assessments using a range of up-to-date assessment methods.

• Provide feedback to apprentices on their progress and provide additional support where necessary - liaising with the Academy skills coach.

• Take into account the starting points and on-programme progress of apprentices, and adapt your training accordingly.

• Maintain records on our LMS/systems. 

• Work collaboratively to ensure that individualised support programmes are in place for learners from diverse backgrounds.

• Developing and maintaining high quality teaching materials.

• Ensure the content you are teaching aligns to the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours of the relevant apprenticeships you are teaching on.

• Ensure the content you are teaching is aligned to industry needs and standards, endorsed by the Academy employer advisory forum. 

Other Responsibilities:

• Get involved in the design and delivery of other Academy projects, outreach work, and Academy information sessions as required.

• Take on-board feedback from apprentices, employers, peers and senior leaders to continuously improve your teaching and help apprentices learn better.

• As part of the wider teaching team to contribute to curriculum review meetings, QIP and SARS plans as required.

• Be responsible for your own professional development and continuous learning. 

• Support the wider organisational delivery of the annual Digital Skills Festival as required. 

Person Specification 

Essential:

• EITHER: Professional experience in e.g. software development, data analysis or business analysis (multiple strands is beneficial) 

• AND/OR Degree or equivalent in a technical subject (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analysis or equivalent/relevant with demonstrable use of technology)

• Substantial demonstrable teaching or skills development experience.

• Proficiency in relevant technical training. 

Desirable:

• A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE)

• Experience of apprenticeship technical training 

• Experience of course design and delivery

• Experience of academic assessment

• Experience using remote learning tools would be an advantage

• Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks and standards

• Post-graduate qualification in a technical subject or equivalent experience

• Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs

Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills:

• A commitment to Manchester Digital’s mission and values

• An inspiring communicator and facilitator with a strong interest in what good teaching looks like.

• A passion for sharing your knowledge and supporting others to learn effectively

• Strong collaborative working skills.

• Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills.

Safeguarding

Manchester Digital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post holder will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and references will be sought from previous employers prior to commencing employment.

Equal opportunities

Manchester Digital recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the organisations commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;

• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;

• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the organisation are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;

• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities 

Manchester Digital is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact our recruitment team talentandskills@manchesterdigital.com 

Right to Work in the UK

Manchester Digital is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please ensure that you already have the legal right to work and reside in the UK.

Working week

The working week is Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm and Friday 9am - 5pm, but there may be an occasional need to support or represent Manchester Digital at early morning or evening events. The team is in the office on Tuesday and Thursday but can work remotely on the other 3 days.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year

• Workplace pension

• Hybrid/flexible working

Apply

Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role to dan@manchesterdigital.com 

Interviews will be held as soon as we have enough suitable candidates. We reserve the right to remove the advert should an excellent candidate be identified before this date so early applications are recommended.

About Manchester Digital 

Manchester Digital. Digital Growth for Good. 

Manchester Digital, the largest independent trade body for the digital and technology sector in the North West. Established for nearly 20 years, we have around 500 digital and technology businesses in our membership, including GCHQ, BBC, Auto Trader, On the Beach and The Very Group, who are committed to working with us to deliver relevant and impactful digital skills training and careers insights programmes with schools, colleges and local people  across Greater Manchester. 

As well as being a cohesive voice for the region’s industry and ensuring that its views are represented at a local and national government level, the organisation also galvanises the power of its network and takes direct action to solve specific issues and barriers impacting the sector’s growth.

Manchester Digital is renowned for the employer-led approach it has taken to solving the current skills gap. Each year we run a 5-day skills festival that connects over 150 businesses and 2000 school, college and university students and career changers to bridge the gap between industry and education and industry aligned upskilling.

We spearhead Digital Futures and Digital Her, school, college and career changer outreach programmes to support access and visibility of opportunities to underrepresented and marginalised groups reaching thousands of young people and careers .  

In 2016, we became an independent apprenticeship training provider as a direct call to action from the employers we represent. Since then we’ve developed Manchester Digital’s Apprenticeship Academy, a specialist independent provision offering truly accessible pathways into careers in technology. Our provision is aligned to the Digital Skills Audit, our annual research into areas of need within and across the ecosystem.

The three higher level apprenticeship pathways we currently offer are: 

• Software Development 

• Data Analyst 

• Business Analyst 

Find out more about who we are and what we do: www.manchesterdigital.com and specifically the Talent and Skills work we do here: www.manchesterdigital.com/talent-and-skills