Computing Educator – School
Location: Telangana
Salary: 06 –10 Lakhs
Basis: Permanent; full-time
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in India

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Computing Educator to join our team at the Coding Academy supported by Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society in Telangana. The Coding Academy has two strategic academic units: a school located in Moinabad, Rangareddy district for grades 6–12, and a college located in Shamirpet, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering, and sometimes planning, the computing curriculum for learners of grades 6–12 in the school, as well as supporting the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s work in computing curriculum research and development, teacher training, and related teaching and learning activities.

The role requires a deep understanding of computing subjects, pedagogical principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

• Teach the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Computing Curriculum to learners of grades 6–12 by following the pedagogical principles laid out in the content
• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate formative and summative assessments
• Create and sustain an inspiring, inclusive learning environment in the classroom
• Motivate learners to ask, innovate, experiment, and explore, encouraging their curiosity and creativity
• Plan and support learners to ideate and create projects for various state-/national-/global-level events and competitions in related fields
• Observe learners’ responses and record them for further actions, providing feedback to learners and working to improve their learning outcomes
• Collaborate closely with team at the Raspberry Pi Foundation to understand the critical observations made during teaching, test the curriculum, and integrate computing education research into lessons
• Collaborate with other fellow educators to bring in more synergy
• Engage with the other Coding Academy regular teachers for effective implementation and support
• Collaborate closely with industry experts and senior computer science educators to organise special sessions, workshops, and industry visits
• Act as a point of contact for state educators on behalf of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and nurture an educator community

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 commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
• Substantial teaching and learning experience in grades 6–12, with experience of designing and delivering effective and engaging lesson plans, ideally with a specialism in computing education (Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and a teaching qualification is highly preferred)
• A proven record of delivering solutions for the formal education system, primarily schools, and understanding of the relevant/critical success factors
• Demonstrable record of success in areas such as training of teachers, curriculum research and development, or monitoring and evaluation

• A passion for using best-practice pedagogy and research-informed practice in the classroom

• Familiarity with online learning experiences and products, with an understanding of how technology is changing learning is preferable
• Ability to engage with and manage critical school stakeholders during programme implementation work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English, with a fair level of proficiency in Telugu
• A collaborative, flexible, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and complexity
• Good data, analytical, and reporting skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do
• Willingness to work flexible hours to better cater to the local requirements
• Comfortable with commuting to the Coding Academy, and owning a vehicle is preferred.

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.

Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free, online learning resources. To deepen our understanding of how young people learn about computing and how to create with digital technologies, we conduct academic research, and we use that knowledge to increase the impact of our work and advance the field of computing education. Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world’s largest network of free, informal computing clubs for young people.

Across all of our work, we are focused on supporting young people who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the field of computing or who experience educational disadvantage. We work all over the world, with teams based in the UK, Ireland, North America, and India, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 40 countries.

We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. You can read more about our mission, values, and goals in our Annual Review 2021 and our Strategy 2022–2025.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• 15 earned leaves, 12 sick leaves, and 18 national/regional leaves
• Life assurance and medical insurance policy
• Highly flexible and balanced work culture to fit around childcare, personal development, and other commitments
• Free subscriptions to well-known programmes in professional development and wellness
• Monthly all-staff meetings and socials

We are currently expecting all interviews to take place remotely online, though with the relaxing of coronavirus measures we may invite candidates for a face-to-face interview if appropriate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.