Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the Foundation's global curriculum, resources, and learning products, spanning both formal and non-formal learning contexts.
- Champion inclusive and research-informed approaches to developing curriculum, resources, and learning products.
- Ensure that user insights and feedback are gathered and used to drive improvement.
- Establish and oversee systems to assure the quality and consistency of all curriculum products, aligned with the Foundation’s teaching and learning principles.
- Work closely with the Research and Impact team to integrate findings from research and evaluation into the design and iteration of curriculum resources.
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation, including Digital Products, Professional Development, and market based teams.
- Lead, support, and mentor a team of curriculum specialists, fostering a strong culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Provide professional leadership and support to learning teams embedded in markets.
- Assist with hiring, objective setting, and supporting colleagues through mentoring and training.
- Represent the Foundation externally, sharing our approach to curriculum design and learning innovation with partners, funders, and international audiences.
- As a member of the Leadership team, contribute to the strategic direction, culture, and values of the organisation.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading the design and development of curriculum resources for young people in formal or non-formal education.
- A deep understanding of computer science education, including subject knowledge and pedagogy.
- Experience overseeing or managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines.
- A commitment to inclusive design, with experience of engaging users and harnessing user insights and feedback to shape and improve curriculum and resources.
- Understanding of quality assurance methods and processes, with experience of developing standards, frameworks, or systems for ensuring consistently high quality outputs.
- An experienced manager and leader, with the ability to build diverse teams and support them to do great work.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent the Foundation externally and build strong networks across the education sector.
- A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Nice to Have
- Ideally, you will have a qualification in computer science or a related subject.
- Experience of working across multiple national and cultural contexts.
- Ideally, you will have experience of managing remote teams.
Benefits
- 15 days annual leave plus public holidays (prorated for part-time employees)
- Option of buying up to 2 working weeks extra annual leave per year
- Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
- Paid sabbatical leave (after 7 years of service)
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Workers’ compensation cover
- Group term life and AD&D insurance
- Medical cover (including dental and vision)
- Family leave policies
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Structure: Reports to the Chief Learning Officer. Leads a team of curriculum specialists and provides professional leadership to learning teams embedded in market teams (specifically in India and Kenya). Collaborates with Digital Products, Professional Development, and market-based teams.
Additional Information
- You must be eligible to work in the US.
- Candidates must be available to overlap with core UK office hours (09.00 - 17.00) for at least four hours in their working day, irrespective of time zone.
- Candidates must be available for regular travel to Cambridge, UK (no more than once per quarter).
- Background check required as part of the selection process to confirm suitability to work with children.
- Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
- The role has a global remit and involves developing curriculum resources used worldwide.
