Programme Lead

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom The DataKirk Full time

At the DataKirk, we provide equal access to education and empower people with data literacy and analytics skills and future‑proof our community in a fast‑moving world by advancing employability. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees and volunteers to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop, and inspire the Data Science & AI curriculum area within the DataKirk. To maximise learner success, provide a range of opportunities and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment.

This role includes working with the Director & Project Coordinators to coordinate and develop the Data Science & AI curriculum at the DataKirk to ensure that it is of the highest quality experience for learners.

Applicants must be outstanding instructor, experienced in leading a team, enthusiastic, committed and flexible in their approach to work, and be able to function effectively under pressure.

**What will you be doing?**
- Develop and maintain the curriculum, ensuring it remains current, relevant, and aligned with industry standards and best practices.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to learners throughout the programmes, offering personalised feedback to help them achieve their learning goals.
- Assess learners performance through a combination of assignments, exams, and projects, providing constructive feedback to help them improve.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to refine course materials and ensure the highest quality of educational content.
- Lead a team of instructors, ensuring they are well-prepared to support learners and maintain a consistent, effective learning environment.
- Participate in program evaluation, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, advancements, and best practices in data science, incorporating relevant changes into the curriculum as necessary.
- Network with industry professionals and alumni to facilitate job placement opportunities and foster connections within the data science community.
- Run fun, boot-camp style courses, to teach people how to code and prepare them for entry-level positions leading to careers in the data analytics field
- Teach a full range of classes, including but not limited to the following topics: Intro to Statistics, Intro to Probability, Python/Pandas, Excel, SQL, Snowflake, Machine Learning and AI
- Work with adjunct instructors to identify interdependencies between courses
- Participate in articulation of career education activities
- Participate in scheduling of training offerings for programme

**What are we looking for?**
- Enthusiastic about Charity and social causes
- Passionate about tech and flexible with time
- Degree in Mathematics, Physics, CS and relevant disciplines
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data science role, with a strong understanding of industry tools, techniques, and best practices.
- Minimum 2 years' experience building and delivering Snowflake data engineering solutions
- At least 2 years of teaching experience in a relevant field, preferably with a focus on adult or professional education.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and motivate students.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and experience with machine learning algorithms, data visualisation tools, and statistical techniques.
- Experience in building data solutions using Python (pandas, PySpark, etc.)
- A good knowledge of relational databases and SQL and SQL analytics
- Experience of using Dbt, Dbt Cloud or similar tools for data transformations, modelling and queries
- Using technology, such as Power BI, to visualise and present data insight is desirable
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
- Ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

**What difference will you make?**
- Be part of our forward-thinking community with goals such as
- Enhancing employability across underprivileged groups
- Championing inclusion
- Lifting others through education
- Reducing knowledge gaps
- Promoting social cohesion

**What’s In For You?**
- Work from our Scotland office and be part of an energetic, caring, and creative team
- A chance to make real and positive changes to disadvantaged groups
- Meet new people, expand your professional network, and boost career prospects

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 9 months
Part-time hours

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