IT Trainer
About TDM Wyre Academy.
Wyre Academy is an educational wing of The Development Manager Ltd.
Wyre Academy’s team of professionally-qualified trainers deliver blended training programmes towards nationally and internationally accredited (high stakes) qualifications in Tech and Digital Industries eg computing, programming, digital marketing. We critically balance and use blended online and offline approaches to ensure that the learning achieved is done according to both of our core teaching principles: Principle 1: Learning should be “Just in Time” – you learn what you need to learn when you need to learn it. Principle 2: Teaching should be delivered on “The Martini Principle” – your learning opportunities will be accessible Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere by use of sensibly blended digital and real-world media.
TDM has been delivering ESF, LSC and SfA-funded work-based learning qualifications since 2007.
The Role
This is a key position for TDM and you will be representing our company at the cutting edge of what we do. We want a passionate and inspiring ICT professional to join our dynamic team. We believe there is a synergy between education and the digital industries because we want our IT trainers to be professionals in the field who can inspire less experienced people.
We are looking for someone who can provide first class IT training to our clients at our West Midlands training centres (including Birmingham and Kidderminster) and also in the e-moderated virtual classroom. You will plan engaging educational experiences that challenge and stretch the learner, motivating them to achieve outstanding results. The creation of online learning experiences that bring out the best in learners will be one of your central roles. You should be motivational and encouraging in the classroom; you should also be very thorough and methodical in your approach to marking learner’s work, providing them with feedback and carrying out all the administrative tasks associated with your role.
Flexibility is a central requirement of this role. Although the main focus is digital industries training, it is vital that you are prepared to take on a variety of tasks at short notice.
Requirements.
Essential:
Minimum five years proven experience in at least one tech or digital industry, preferably as a developer or network engineer.
Proven experience of working well in teams.
Exceptional communication skills.
Flexible and can adapt to different situations and able and willing to apply their own IT knowledge and skills when needed for TDM's internal and external project work.
Ability to work in and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Experience using Moodle, Totara and Mahara or other Learning Management Systems and e-portfolios.
An excellent standard of written English and Mathematical knowledge (Functional Skills).
Excited about curriculum and keen to invigorate TDM's Learning Management System with exciting and engaging lessons and content.
Desirable:
Training experience.
Experience delivering CompTIA, Microsoft certifications and other digital industry certifications.
Experience of instructional design and online course development.
Benefits:
You will form part of a small, focused, hard-working and friendly team.
We plan to grow quickly so you will have the opportunity to grow professionally.
Competitive salary.
24 days holiday per year plus eight bank holidays.
Pension plan.
We anticipate that this post would appeal to either of the following:
Applying for the position:
In the first instance please reply to duncan@tdm.co with your CV and a covering letter/email.