Robotics Educator & Facilitator (Part-Time)

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9 months ago
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Job Opportunity: Robotics Educator & Facilitator (Part-Time)
📍 Location: Various Primary Schools Across the Region
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 15:15 – 17:15 (10 hrs/week)
đź’· Pay: ÂŁ13 per hour
đź“… Start Date: September 2025

About The Kids-Hub
Empowering Children Through Robotics, Coding & Creative Learning
The Kids-Hub is an innovative UK-based education provider on a mission to equip primary school children (ages 5–12) with the skills they need to thrive in a digital world. Through hands-on sessions using LEGO Education robotics and block-based coding, we make STEM education exciting, inclusive, and accessible.
We run high-demand after-school clubs, weekend workshops, and holiday programmes across local schools — all carefully aligned with the national curriculum and designed to boost confidence, problem-solving, and creativity.

We’re Hiring: Robotics Educators & Facilitators
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals to deliver our after-school robotics and coding sessions at primary schools in your area.
This is an ideal opportunity for:
âś… University students studying education, computing, or related fields
âś… Aspiring teachers or youth workers
âś… Individuals passionate about working with children and technology

What You’ll Do:

Lead and deliver engaging, hands-on LEGO robotics and coding sessions for children aged 5–12
Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all participants
Set up and pack away equipment before and after each session
Communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and The Kids-Hub team
Inspire curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity in young learnersWhat We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children (in schools, clubs, camps, or similar settings)
Confident, proactive, and well-organised
Tech-savvy or willing to learn (no prior robotics experience needed — full training provided)
Committed to inclusivity and supporting SEND learners
A DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)What We Offer:

ÂŁ13 per hour, paid weekly/monthly
Full training in LEGO Education systems and session delivery
Flexible, rewarding part-time work during term time
A chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s futures
Friendly and supportive team environment

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days

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