Lead Instructor: AI & Automation

About Decoded 

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.

Overview 

We are looking for a Lead Instructor: AI & Automation to design, deliver and optimise our best-in-class learning programmes. As a Lead Instructor , you will be a domain lead who is passionate about translating complex technical concepts into accessible, hands-on learning

experiences. You will apply your delivery experience and technical knowledge to author modular learning content, such as hackathons, practical labs, and guides, to address learner gaps and enhance learner engagement.

In this role, you will lead delivery on our most complex client cohorts, act as a key feedback loop for our Product and Learning Design teams, and maintain a high standard of quality across our AI & Automation curriculum. This includes delivering workshops, building targeted learning solutions to fit client requirements, and providing domain mentorship for learners and business practitioners.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

1.Delivery & Cohort Leadership

• High-Impact Facilitation: Lead the delivery of highly engaging, interactive, and practical workshops on AI, Python, Prompt Engineering, and automation tools.

• Cohort Management: Own delivery quality and metrics for key client cohorts, acting as the Lead Tutor for complex accounts and high-stakes learner groups.

• Learner Coaching & Support: Guide learners through complex technical exercises, providing coaching, feedback, and support to overcome blockers and apply learning in their roles.

• Vibe Coding Champion: Run live-coding and interactive automation sessions with confidence, showcasing best practices in using AI tools for rapid prototyping and productivity.

2. Modular Content Design & Development

• Content Creation: Author original modular learning assets, including hands-on automation labs, workshop guides, hackathon challenges, and technical toolkits to close specific learner gaps.

• Curriculum Optimisation: Identify gaps in our existing curriculum based on classroom feedback and iterate on materials to ensure they remain highly relevant and up to date.

• Quality & Consistency: Ensure all learning content is pedagogically sound, accessible to non-technical business professionals, and aligned with Decoded's high delivery standards.

3. Subject Matter Leadership

• Domain Expertise: Maintain a strong practitioner-level understanding of the AI & Automation landscape, particularly low-code/no-code automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier, n8n), Python, and LLM applications.

• Product Collaboration: Gather and synthesise learner insights to collaborate with Product and Learning Design teams, directly informing the future direction of our AI products.

• Internal Mentorship: Support other instructors and tutors by sharing delivery best practices, technical tips, and domain knowledge to elevate the overall quality of our teaching team.

Team & Reporting Structure

You will report into the Portfolio Director, in the Product Department.

Who are you?

You are an expert communicator with a passion for teaching technology. You have a background in data, software, or technical training, and you love showing others how they can use modern tools to work smarter.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven Delivery Record: Extensive experience facilitating technical training sessions, workshops, or bootcamps, with an innate ability to explain complex technical concepts simply.

• Content Creation Evidence: Clear experience authoring educational content, technical modules, tutorials, or learning labs

• Technical Proficiency: * Solid scripting skills (Python or JavaScript) with the ability to live-code and troubleshoot in front of an audience.

• Practical experience with modern AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) and prompt engineering techniques.

• Familiarity with low-code/no-code workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier, n8n, Make).

• High Empathy: A strong learner-centric mindset, with patience and strategies to support business practitioners who may be new to coding and technical tools.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, responding to real-time classroom dynamics and tailoring delivery to meet diverse cohort needs.

3-Month Success Metrics

• Autonomous Delivery: Successfully take ownership of delivering core AI & Automation workshops and meet modular content creation deadlines independently.

• High Facilitation Standards: Maintain an overall Learner Feedback score of +8/10 and a Facilitation KPI of at least 75% across your assigned cohorts.

• Modular Asset Pilot: Author, iterate, and pilot at least one new modular asset (e.g., a hands-on lab or hackathon challenge) to support our AI & Automation delivery.

Learning & Progression

We run a dedicated learning calendar to hone craft skills in teaching, leadership, strategy and other relevant disciplines.

Quarterly performance reviews embedded within our culture of feedback will ensure you are recognised and rewarded for the value that you bring to Decoded.

Day to Day

This role can be delivered fully remote, provided the working location has consistently reliable Wifi for workshop delivery and up to 2 hours +/- GMT. The Decoded office in Shoreditch is available for non-workshop delivery work.

You will work from 9am - 5pm. When required, you may need to travel to your learners' workplaces to deliver in person workshops which are delivered in a variety of locations particularly in London and across Europe.

Salary: £65,000-£70,000

Apart from the above, working at Decoded means you’ll get:

• 33 days* leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) plus extra tenured holiday.

• We close the office for 2 full weeks at Christmas (at Decoded's discretion).

• Flexible working, including work-from-home.

• Modern, flexible and fully serviced offices at WeWork in Spitalfields, London.

• Company pension/retirement contributions.

• Comprehensive healthcare including dental, medical, and vision*.

• Travel insurance and an array of social events.

• Continuous learning and development in an environment that encourages personal growth.

• A work environment that values creativity, personal growth, and collaboration.

• Free monthly lunches.

• Laptop and virtual work equipment kit provided.

*Benefits may differ slightly depending on your location of residence.

Decoded is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles involving interaction with learners, or access to sensitive learner data, are subject to mandatory background clearances. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check; where the role meets the criteria for regulated activity, an Enhanced DBS check (including a barred list check) will be required prior to commencement of employment.

We also require 2 professional references that come from either of the following:
- Your HR department
- Current or previous manager
- Someone senior to you in the business