About the Role
Richmond Business School is expanding its Digital and Creative Industries provision and has opened a new, purpose-built digital and creative suites to support learners who want to enter the creative sector, upskill for employment, or develop their freelance/business portfolio.
We are now recruiting variable hours (hourly-paid) Tutors with current industry expertise in coding/AI development/ Data analytics with familiarity with some or all of the following topics:
1. Python (Intro): setup, data types, variables, built-in functions/methods, functions, conditionals, simple program
2. Experience teaching data analysis / data science using Python (pandas, basic stats, model concepts) or applied ML awareness
3. Technical competence in Python-based neural network training and evaluation—including train/validation/test splitting, loss/accuracy metrics, gradient descent, hyperparameter tuning, inference, and PyTorch workflows such as using pre-trained models, GPU training scripts, image preprocessing, normalisation, data augmentation, batched data loaders, and saving/loading model checkpoints.
4. Teach SQL for data querying and analysis, using real-world datasets and decision-making scenarios.
The opportunity
You will teach short introductory courses and accredited awards delivered onsite in our specialist suite. This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners who want flexible teaching hours and the chance to help develop new local talent for the London economy.
What you will do
5. Deliver engaging, practical sessions that build skills and confidence
6. Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of course content and learning materials
7. Assess learner work where required and provide clear, constructive feedback
8. Work collaboratively with Programme Managers and the wider team
9. Attend termly team meetings and participate in CPD/training to keep practice current
What we are looking for
10. Strong, up-to-date skills
11. Ability to explain concepts clearly to mixed-level adult learners (beginners included)
12. Professional, reliable, learner-centred approach and a commitment to inclusive practice
Teaching qualification
Applicants should either:
13. Hold a recognised teaching qualification, or
14. Be willing to undertake one (through the College or independently via another provider)
Why teach with us
15. Teach in a new specialist environment with entrepreneurial and creative learners
16. Flexible hours across day, evening and weekend delivery
17. A supportive team environment with structured CPD and collaborative planning
18. The chance to make direct impact by developing industry-relevant skills and employability in local talent
About YouYou will have excellent subject knowledge in computer science and strong communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly to adult learners with varying levels of experience. Ideally, you will also bring recent or relevant industry experience and can demonstrate a learner-centred approach that stretches and challenges individuals appropriately.
Desirable qualifications and experience
19. Level 5 teaching qualification (or equivalent)
20. Minimum 1–2 years’ teaching experience
21. Assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA/TAAQ or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this
If you are not yet fully qualified to teach
Applicants with strong industry experience, some teaching/training experience, and the right approach are welcome. If you do not already hold the required teaching and assessing qualifications, you will need to undertake RHACC’s internal teacher training route, typically progressing through:
22. Level 3 Award in Education and Training
23. TAQA Assessor qualification
24. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
This pathway is designed to support skilled practitioners to become confident, effective tutors in an adult learning environment.
Further details:
About RHACC
RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.
This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:
25. Pensions
26. UniDays
27. Teacher Perks
28. Carparking
29. Counselling
30. Cycle Scheme
31. Costco
32. Education
33. Season Ticket Loans
34. Eye Care Vouchers
35. Discounted Software
36. Discounted Room Hire
37. Discounted Gym Membership
Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity
We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.
We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.
Safer Recruitment Commitment
As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:
38. Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
39. Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
40. Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
41. Confirmation of qualifications where requested
42. Health Check
As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.
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