Computer Science Trainer

Computer Science Trainer
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Salary: 06 10 Lakhs
Basis: Permanent; full-time
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in India

The role

We're looking for a Computer Science Trainer to join our team in Odisha, who will plan, coordinate and deliver all of our state training and educator development activities, and will also work closely with the State team and curriculum team in India to support the Foundation's work in computing curriculum development, teacher training, and related teaching and learning activities.

We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we'll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you'll be working with an exceptional team.

Main responsibilities

• Contribute to the expansion of our computing education work in schools and other educational settings (communities, after-school programmes) for young people (5 - 25 years) in the state of Odisha.
• Deliver and evaluate teacher training and ongoing capacity building sessions throughout Odisha in support of our programmes, including face-to-face training, online webinars, and school visits to observe lessons and have coaching conversations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to support the development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of computing education courses and programmes needed for Odisha, and ensure that best practice is shared across the Foundation.
• Support the teacher nomination/selection process in the programme through conducting orientation sessions, needs analysis, interviews, phone calls, etc.
• Act as a point of contact for state educators on behalf of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and nurture an educator community through extensive outstation visits within the state and regular initiatives like virtual catch-ups and support, sharing of learning opportunities, in-person meet-ups, etc.
• Plan and manage the logistical aspects of the local programmes in collaboration with colleagues, including scouting for and interfacing with venues, securing equipment and supplies, and conducting pre-event checks.
• Provide support in the planning and execution of our partner onboarding strategy for state-level projects and partnerships.
• Collaborate with fellow partners on programme-related additional activities round the year
• Ensure all partners? local trainers understand conditions detailed in our partnership agreements, including training standards and safeguarding requirements; and monitor their adherence, taking action to ensure quality improvements in collaboration across the Foundation.
• Support the colleagues working on impact and curriculum development to develop and deliver monitoring, evaluation, and development tools for teachers and learners to progress tracking.
• Build relationships with key government stakeholders to support the adoption of our work in the state
• Represent the Raspberry Pi Foundation to external audiences, including writing blog posts and magazine articles, attending outreach events, and leading workshops as and when required.

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, and experience of designing and delivering effective and engaging training and training of trainers, ideally with a specialism in computing education or a related field. A qualification in teaching is preferable.
• In-depth knowledge of how the formal education systems work in Odisha, including curriculum and teacher training requirements and delivery methods, the processes by which schools and communities adopt new programmes and the market landscape for computing education and digital skills.
• Substantial project and programme management experience, including supporting delivery of large-scale, complex projects and contracts and monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to engage with and manage critical on-ground government stakeholders during programme implementation work.
• Familiarity with online learning experiences and products, with an understanding of how technology is changing learning is preferable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in Odia.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in the STEM field.
• Preferably, experience of working in international organisations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an agile and fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with regular travel to schools in different parts of the state for meetings, training sessions, and support to teachers in effective implementation of the curriculum and audits.

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 productthe wildly successful Raspberry Pi computerthe Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills.

Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world's largest network of free, informal computing clubs for young people. 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.

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 2021and our Strategy 2025.

Benefits

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

• 15 days of earned leave, 12 days of sick leave, and 16 national/regional leaves; 2nd and 4th Saturdays off
• 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

Timetable for applications

Closing date: 4 January 2025
Phone screen: On a rolling basis
First-round interview: Week commencing 6 January 2025
Second-round interview: Week commencing 13 January 2025

We are currently expecting all interviews to take place remotely online, though 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.