Hours: 2 to 3 hours a week during term-time (flexible and additional hours available for supporting other classes and developing class resources and content)
Location: Onsite at Una Marson Library, Southwark, SE17 London
Salary: up to £25 per hour depending on experience (PAYE or Freelance) plus travelling expenses
Length: Flexible but at least 6 to 12 months
About Ignite Hubs
Ignite Hubs is an education charity for children and young people aged 7 to 18 years old. Our mission is to ignite the potential of young minds by widening their horizons and providing them with the skills, connections and experiences to access career-related learning opportunities and prepare them for the future workforce. We currently teach coding, STEM and creative writing.
We aim to provide the best learning environment for children and young people from all backgrounds and abilities. We place a special emphasis on engaging underrepresented groups, including girls, children with special educational needs, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. By doing so, we actively work towards narrowing the representation gap in the technology and STEM sectors.
We teach over 200 students each week and have positively impacted more than 1,000 children and young people since we started. Our educational offerings include six weekly virtual classes and four weekly in-person classes during term time at various libraries throughout Southwark, SE London.
Our long-term ambition is to offer nationwide classes, workshops and events to children and young people on a wide variety of subjects under our five educational Hubs: Code, STEM, Innovation & Enterprise, Creativity and Health & Wellbeing.
Role & Responsibilities
We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic 3D Technology Instructor for our new Digital Makerspace at Una Marson Library, London SE17. The class is held on a Saturday from 11am to 12pm during term time only. Our terms are 8 weeks and there is a break in the middle of at least two weeks, longer for Easter and the Summer holidays.
This role involves introducing and teaching children and young people to learn and develop their 3D printing skills. We are using the MakerBot Sketch 3D printer. It will be highly desirable if you have skills in other areas of technology, such as robotics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit, animation, VR/AR, video production, sound design, game development and design, etc.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development, support additional classes, and create resources and content for our online learning platform. We deliver remote classes from Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 7pm and onsite classes from Monday to Thursday from 6:15pm to 7:15pm at other libraries throughout Southwark.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the smooth operation of the class by engaging students, instructors and parents.
* Demonstrate and explain the use of 3D printing.
* Contribute to the development of the curriculum, including the sourcing of materials and equipment.
* Prepare the classroom and equipment before the class and manage the pack-up and debriefing session afterwards.
* Possibility to work additional hours by supporting other classes and developing content for our Online Learning Platform.
Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS check
* Able to travel to the Una Marson Library, London SE17. You will be reimbursed for reasonable travelling costs, and travelling time of up to an hour each way will be covered.
What we are looking for
* Demonstrated expertise in 3D printing technology.
* Interest in other technologies.
* Experience working with children and/or young people in a formal or informal community setting (desirable).
* Self-motivated, organised and proactive.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Capable of engaging and inspiring students of all ages.
Benefits:
* Join a fast-growing organisation with over 25 volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
* Engage in exciting projects and initiatives on a voluntary basis for career growth and skill development.
* Opportunity to lead and develop our new Digital Makerspace and nurture the next generation of digital whizzes and creatives.
This position is ideal for individuals passionate about 3D technology and education and looking for a fulfilling role that offers flexibility and creativity.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter. Please include answers to the two questions below:
1. Why are you passionate about educating children and young people?
2. What do you bring to this role that would make it a success?
Send your application to Careers@ignitehubs.org.uk with “3D Technology Instructor” as the email subject line.