Learning and Teaching Excellence Lead

Decoded Limited

22h

About The Position

We are Decoded, the pioneers of transformative technology education. We democratise cutting-edge skills. We help transform traditional businesses into tech companies. We give our learners the skills and confidence to embrace the future of work. Our products and methodologies have been shaped through our collaboration with some of the largest and most technologically progressive organisations in the world. We use the intelligent, ethical and creative application of technology to lay the foundations for a more productive and promising world – one with unlimited possibilities. On all of our blended learning programmes, the live workshops form both the heart and soul of the learning journey. This Learning and Teaching Excellence Lead role is two days a week and is responsible for ensuring these live learning events are of the highest quality. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of andragogical expertise and technical literacy, comfortably navigating the shift towards AI-augmented teaching. You will not only identify quality trends via data synthesising but will also act as a mentor, using structured coaching frameworks to maintain our gold-standard virtual delivery while ensuring alignment with UK regulatory requirements including Ofsted, ESFA, and Skills England. Working closely with the Head of Teaching, the delivery team, and the Quality team, you will help build a culture of openness, support, learning, and excellence. You will move beyond simply reporting concerns to leading interventions that improve teaching systems and learner outcomes.

Requirements

You hold a formal teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or possess substantial equivalent experience in adult technical education.
You are an experienced teaching observer with a proven track record of using formal observation frameworks to drive up teaching standards.
Significant experience in supporting teacher inductions and guiding early-career teachers through their formative years of practice.
A deep understanding of adult learning principles and how they differ from traditional pedagogy.
The ability to move beyond reading spreadsheets to synthesising data into clear proposals for systemic change.
Experience using formal coaching frameworks such as GROW or OSKAR to improve the performance of highly skilled, technical experts.
Deep knowledge of the UK Apprenticeship landscape, including Ofsted requirements, ESFA compliance, and the Skills England agenda.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to provide challenging feedback in a way that builds trust and fosters growth.
A robust understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent, and the authentic embedding of British Values into a technical curriculum.

Responsibilities

Enhance Quality Systems: Use data synthesising to identify systemic trends across cohorts. Propose and implement changes to our teaching frameworks based on these insights to continually optimise delivery.
Observation and Evaluation: Regularly observe live virtual workshops, primarily hosted via video calls for 6 to 20 professional learners, ensuring they meet Decoded standards for engagement, utility, and adult learning principles.
Coaching and Mentorship: Provide meaningful, actionable feedback using structured coaching frameworks. Act as a mentor to the delivery team, specifically focusing on the induction and development of newer teachers to foster a high-performance culture.
Lead Interventions: Actively intervene where causes for concern are identified. This includes designing and leading bespoke upskilling sessions.
Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all teaching practices align with UK professional apprenticeship standards, including the New Assessment Plan structure, Skills England productivity goals, and Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Innovate Virtual Facilitation: Serve as an internal expert on the virtual nature of the role, championing tools and techniques that maximise remote engagement for adult professionals.
Policy Refinement: Collaborate with the Quality and Teaching teams to refine policies and standards, ensuring they remain relevant in the era of AI-augmented development.

Benefits

33 days leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) and an extra tenured holiday enabling team members to gain an additional day for every year you are with us (after the first 2 years) up to a maximum of 8. We also close the office for 2 full weeks at Christmas at Decoded's discretion which does not come out of your holiday allowance.
Modern, flexible and fully serviced offices at Fora
Company pension contributions
Private health care including dental, GP and hospital cover and a gym discount to help you prioritise your wellbeing
Travel insurance
Social events, including in-person company get-togethers, department away days and Christmas lunch
Continuous learning and development. You will be challenged with lots of responsibility and exciting projects in an environment that encourages learning, creativity, personal growth, and collaboration
Free monthly lunches
Casual dress every day
Salary band: £15,200 - £22,000 per annum (FTE £38,000 - £55,000) Pro-rated for part time positions.