Hours: 2–6 hours per week (flexible, with additional hours available)
Location: Canada Water Library, London SE16 7AR and/or John Harvard Library, SE1 1JA
Mondays, during term-time (visit website for dates)
Time: 6:15pm to 7:15pm, with additional time required for set-up and pack-up
Pay: Up to £25 per hour depending on experience (PAYE or Freelance)
Travelling time and travelling costs are covered
Contract Length: Flexible but at least 6–12 months
About Ignite Hubs
Ignite Hubs is an award-winning education charity for children and young people. We inspire the next generation of STEM trailblazers, creative thinkers, and digital whizzes. We target girls, those from disadvantaged backgrounds and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are hugely underrepresented in the tech, STEM and creative industries. Our vision is a future where technology and innovation are shaped by diverse minds, truly reflecting the world we live in.
We currently teach coding, STEM, Maths and Creativity to over 200 students each week and have positively impacted more than 1,000 children and young people since we started. Our educational offering includes eleven weekly online classes and four weekly in-person classes delivered in libraries across Southwark, SE London, during term time.
Alongside our live programmes, we are currently developing an innovative online Learning & Careers platform which not only provides access to our courses but also helps young people connect their learning to real-world careers and job opportunities. The platform will feature organisations and spotlights on real professionals in tech, STEM and creative roles.
The Role
We are looking for passionate and engaging Coding/STEM Instructors to join our friendly instructor Team at Canada Water Library and/or John Harvard Library.
Students work on their own projects in Scratch, HTML/CSS, Python, Physical computing, and robotics, such as Arduino, Miro:bit, and Lego for Education. All coding projects are mostly based on Raspberry Pi’s learning resources. Instructors are not expected to be experts in all languages or hardware. Instructors work as a team in the classroom and support one another.
Classroom Format
- In the room, there are tables dedicated to each coding activity (e.g. Scratch, Python, robotics).
- Instructors move around the room offering individual support and guidance and helping learners progress at their own pace.
Teaching Schedule (term-time only)
Additional hours may be available to teach at our other sites:
- Mondays: Canada Water Library, London SE16 7AR - 6:15pm – 7:15pm
- Tuesdays: Walworth Library, London SE17 1RW - 6:15pm – 7:15pm
- Wednesdays: John Harvard Library, London SE1 1JA - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
- Thursdays: Camberwell Library, London SE5 7AL - 6:15pm – 7:15pm
- Saturdays: Una Marson Library, London SE17 2GN - 11:00am – 12:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, age-appropriate coding/STEM lessons
- Teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Create or adapt lesson plans and learning materials
- Design or support hands-on projects for coding, robotics and physical computing projects
- Collaborate with other instructors and the Ignite Hubs team
- Contribute resources and projects to our Online Learning Platform (optional)
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of at least one of the programming languages we teach.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and engagingly
- Reliable and excellent communication skills
Desirable (especially for onsite roles):
- Experience with Arduino, micro:bit, LEGO Education, or other hardware
- Experience designing or supporting hands-on, project-based learning
- Previous teaching or tutoring children and/or young people
Other Information:
- We will carry out an Enhanced DBS check and ask for two references.
Why Join Ignite Hubs?
- Join an innovative, mission-driven organisation transforming lives through education.
- Work on exciting projects that support your professional growth and skills development.
- Inspire the next generation of digital whizzes and STEM trailblazers.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter. Please include answers to the two questions below:
- Why are you passionate about educating children and young people?
- What do you bring to this role that would make it a success?
Send your application to Careers@ignitehubs.org.uk with “Code/STEM Instructor” as the email subject line.