Lead Facilitator

We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate seasoned educators to join our dynamic team at CATALYST, reaching out to schools across the UK. This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teaching, have a passion for online education and are keen to make a positive impact on students' academic journeys.

About CATALYST:

CATALYST is a provider of fully online enrichment courses, designed and delivered by Winchester College educators. We work with global cohorts and deliver a unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed around AI, technology, philosophy, and economy.

Our Foundations courses are aimed at students aged 10 – 13 and our Horizons courses typically work with students aged 14 – 17. Our courses usually run during the holidays but for more details and information please visit our website under https://www.catalyst.winchestercollege.org/

We are specifically recruiting for our Foundations and Horizons age programmes running from the 12th – 16th February, with an opportunity for more programming across school holidays.

Remuneration is £1500 for delivery across the week (approx. five hours per day, Monday-Friday) and includes training and onboarding of the material led by the Academic Director in advance of programming. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks – e.g. DBS, references etc.

Role Description:

You will be responsible for delivering content to global cohorts, demonstrating key competencies throughout the programmes:

• Introduction and Motivation: Begin the day by introducing the session's agenda, welcoming students to the platform, and setting a positive and motivating tone for the day.
• Educational Delivery: Deliver prescribed content, lead interactive workshops, and coordinate with other team members to ensure a seamless learning experience for students. Work closely with the project-work facilitator to ensure students’ work is completed to a high standard.
• Team Leadership: Take charge of a student team, ensuring their active involvement, engagement, and academic success throughout the session.
• Feedback and Quality Assurance: Document feedback and observations to continually enhance the quality and delivery of our educational product.
• Student Assessment: Evaluate students based on our skills assessment framework and contribute to their final transcript.
• Reporting: Maintain regular communication with the Academic Director, providing updates and reports as necessary.

Requirements:

• IT Literacy: High proficiency in IT is essential. While we offer onboarding for our platforms, familiarity with interactive whiteboards, especially Miroboard, is a plus.
• Online Education Experience: Candidates should have prior experience in online education, either tutoring or teaching, and possess strong presentational skills.
• Physical Setup: A high-quality webcam and a well-lit environment are necessary for effective online interactions.
• Interdisciplinary Interest: While we have a focus on humanities, we welcome subject specialists from all areas. A keen interest in interdisciplinary teaching is crucial.
• Reading Requirements: Our modules delve into topics like AI, language acquisition, LLMs, philosophy, and economic studies. A reading list will be provided, and candidates are expected to familiarize themselves with the content.

Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate.