Senior Technical Coach - Train Deploy - Academy

At La Fosse Academy, we help people from a wide range of backgrounds build successful careers in technology.

Through our Hire, Train, Deploy model, we identify potential, develop practical technical and professional skills, and support associates as they move into roles with our client organisations. Our training prepares people to contribute in the workplace, combining technical knowledge with the confidence, communication and problem-solving skills they need to succeed.

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Coach to join our training team and help develop the next generation of technology professionals.

You’ll deliver engaging technical training, coach associates through practical projects and help them develop the skills they need for client placements.

Working closely with the Head of Training and the wider Academy team, you’ll also create and improve curriculum content, assess progress and adapt your delivery to support people with different levels of experience and learning needs.

This role would suit someone who enjoys making complex concepts accessible, takes a practical approach to teaching and wants to have a direct impact on people’s careers.

• Deliver technical training, workshops and coaching sessions across our Academy programmes.
• Bring learning to life through practical exercises, projects and examples that reflect how technology is used in the workplace.
• Guide associates through technical challenges, helping them develop their problem-solving skills, independence and confidence.
• Create an inclusive learning environment, adapting your approach to different backgrounds, abilities and learning needs.
• Reinforce the communication, teamwork and professional skills associates need to contribute effectively in client teams.

• Work with the Head of Training to develop and maintain curriculum content, technical frameworks, assessments and learning resources.
• Keep training relevant to industry practice, emerging technologies and the skills our clients need.
• Collaborate with other trainers and specialist contractors to maintain consistent delivery and share effective teaching approaches.
• Use feedback from associates, colleagues and client stakeholders to identify improvements and resolve issues with content or delivery.

• Assess assignments and project work, providing clear, constructive feedback that helps associates understand their strengths and development areas.
• Monitor progress and provide targeted coaching where associates need additional support.
• Maintain accurate records of learning progress, assessments and feedback, keeping the wider Academy team informed of any concerns.
• Work with colleagues across training, engagement and commercial teams to support associates’ preparation for client placements.
• Participate in teaching observations and development activities, using feedback to improve your own practice.
• Contribute to wider Academy projects and attraction activities, including open days, information sessions and workshops for prospective associates and clients.

• At least three years’ experience in a technical or training/coaching role.
• Strong expertise in a relevant area of technology, with the ability to connect technical concepts to practical workplace applications.
• Experience delivering training, coaching or mentoring, with a clear interest in helping others develop.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics clearly and provide useful written feedback.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance programme delivery, preparation, assessment and individual learner…