Learning Manager
Raspberry Pi Foundation, United Kingdom
Job Description
Learning Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK or remote with occasional travel to Cambridge
Salary: 40,000 - 45,000. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent, full time, part-time, or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
The Learning Team at the Raspberry Pi Foundation is a group of experienced educators who are passionate about computer science. We develop a wide range of learning resources that are used by teachers and students across the globe.
Ada Computer Science is a research-led on-line learning platform, developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge, aimed at students aged 14-19 and their teachers. It includes over 1000 self-marking questions that provide formative feedback to support students on their learning journeys. The content on Ada is currently mapped to cover English exam specifications but we have exciting plans for next year to support Computer Science qualifications in other countries.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced educator to join the Ada team. The role will involve designing, creating, and publishing resources for teachers and students that will be used on Ada and across a range of our educational products. You will collaborate with teams across the Foundation to support activities aimed at marketing and promoting the platform, including speaking engagements and participating in research activities.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver learning experiences, content, resources, and training for the Foundation's educational programmes and products.
- Ensure that learning experiences, content, resources, and training reflect evidence-based pedagogy and the Foundation's agreed approaches to teaching and learning across formal education and non-formal learning.
- Contribute to the development of the Foundation's teaching and learning strategy and approaches. Actively engage with research and best practice, and identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and external partners.
- Engage positively with the Foundation's systems for quality assurance, including in relation to agreed policies for inclusion and accessibility.
- Proactively utilise user feedback and data to drive improvement.
- Represent the Raspberry Pi Foundation to external audiences and stakeholders as required.
- Contribute to the Foundation's thought leadership through writing articles and blogs, public speaking, and contributing to research and evaluation.
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
- A thorough understanding of computing, with a degree or equivalent qualification in computer science or a related subject.
- Significant experience of teaching computer science at A-level and/or GCSE (or equivalent qualifications).
- Experience of delivering high quality learning experiences, content, resources, or training in a variety of different settings and contexts.
- Comfortable with a broad range of technologies, including hardware and software platforms, and the ability and willingness to learn new technologies as required.
- An understanding of computing pedagogy within formal education and informal learning.
- A commitment to the Foundation's mission and values, including on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners. Openness to working across the Foundation's programmes and products.
- Willingness to travel in the UK and potentially internationally.
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
Established in 2008 and first known for our product the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills
Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world’s largest network of free informal computing clubs