Data Analytics Instructor

Digital Futures is looking for a Data Analytics Instructor to join our Academy team to deliver our Data Analytics pathway, with the opportunity to grow and develop in other pathways (such as Data engineering) if desired. We also provide support in becoming Google Cloud certified, and a Google Cloud authorized trainer.

Job Summary
The Digital Futures Academy delivers a world-class 12-week learning experience tailored for aspiring Digital Futures Consultants. The Digital Futures Academy team is responsible for delivering a high-quality experience that develops individuals to be ready for deployment as a Digital Futures consultant.

As a Data Analytics Instructor at the Digital Futures Academy, your primary role is to deliver the Data Analytics pathway and support the cross-disciplinary learning experience of cohorts of aspiring Digital Futures consultants. Your responsibilities include liaising with the Digital Futures Academy excellence team to ensure the development and quality of Digital Futures consultants before graduation.

This role is open both to candidates who have previous teaching experience and to candidates who have industry experience as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist and are looking to pivot into a career in teaching. If you are brand new to teaching please include a brief covering letter with why you're looking to join teaching/instruction.

Teaching at Digital Futures is delivered remotely. However, we are seeking candidates who are able to join in our London Office (worship Square) outside of the 12 week academies.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the Digital Futures Data Analytics pathway to a cohort of aspiring Digital Futures data analysts.
• Report on and engage with the Digital Futures Academy on the progress and development on individuals, raising concerns or highlighting high performers.
• Ensure data for the cohort progress is up-to-date and shared with the wider Digital Futures Academy team.
• Support students on PICs and PIPs.
• Assisting students with queries and challenges during sessions delivered by other instructors, & helping students with the use of software, tools, or techniques related to the course.
• Grading student work that requires subjective evaluation and providing actionable feedback.
• Collaborating with the faculty in the creation of demos, learning materials, or assessments.

Requirements

• Data Analytics Expertise - Expertise with the software, tools, and techniques of data analysis. (We use Python, SQL, Tableau, StatsModels, SKLearn, Matplotlib, BeautifulSoup, Google Cloud. We can provide upskilling in required areas)
• Workshop Facilitation- Experience with delivering high quality engaging and accessible workshops.
• Personal Development Coaching Experience - Experience in coaching or mentoring, and developing individuals both in technical skills and professional skills.

Skills

• Communication Skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively assist students and collaborate with faculty.
• Interpersonal Skills- Ability to work well with diverse groups of students, showing patience, empathy, and understanding.
• Organisational Skills- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Team Player- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and other staff members to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability- Willingness to adapt to changing curriculum needs, teaching methods, or tools.
• Continuous Learner- Eagerness to stay updated with the latest educational methodologies, tools, and technologies relevant to the Digital Futures curriculum.
• Problem-Solving- Ability to think critically and solve problems as they arise, especially in a classroom setting.

What's in it for you?

• Tailored professional development plan and upskilling
• Ability to make an impact at Digital Futures while it is in a period of accelerated growth
• Access to our employee benefits, discounts and perks platform
• Pension contributions
• Wellbeing budget
• Flexible holiday allowance on successful completion of probation

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and will be expected to work from the Digital Futures office in London for 4-days a week.

About Digital Futures

Digital Futures is a purpose-led technology services company.

Our mission is to create opportunity and transform the lives of others, helping individuals from all backgrounds acquire the necessary skills and confidence to start a career in technology. Our ultimate objective is to accelerate the transition to a skills-based economy and create an equitable future, and the opportunity to thrive in a digital world, for those who may have been previously overlooked.

Digital Futures is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Digital Futures are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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