Course Instructors
JOIN THE
INSTRUCTOR
TALENT POOL
Shape the future of tech! We are always looking for passionate freelance instructors to join our elite talent pool and help train the next generation of tech leaders! Our instructors constantly tell us how incredibly rewarding it is to watch learners progress, and they are regularly impressed by the phenomenal quality of work presented at the end of our courses.
Join a vibrant network! Our instructors come from a rich range of backgrounds – from university lecturers and company-based professionals to freelancers and inspiring CFG Alumni.
Grow while you give back! Being an instructor is one of the best ways to give back to the CFG community while rapidly building your own leadership, team building, and instructing skills.
OPPORTUNITIES
ACROSS MULTIPLE TIME ZONES
WORK FROM ANYWHERE!
Our freelancer instructing opportunities span multiple global time zones, giving you the ultimate flexibility. Because our courses are taught virtually and we are 100% remote, all you need to make an impact is a stable and reliable WiFi connection.
Whether you are a veteran industry professional or a rising star, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you have the expertise, passion, and drive to make a difference, there is a place for you here
FREE TRAINING INCLUDED IN EVERY OPPORTUNITY!
PERSONAL CAREER PROGRESSION
Not only is becoming an instructor a powerful way to drive real change and help increase gender diversity in tech, but it is also an incredible boost for your own career.
TOP QUALITY TRAINING
You will complete high-quality, mandatory training with the CFG Education Team. Our cutting-edge, research-led training ensures you will be masterfully equipped with leading teaching techniques.
Learn effective engagement strategies
You will feel completely supported, confident, and armed with engagement and questioning strategies to support our learners every step of the way.
YOU'LL BE DRIVING SOCIAL IMPACT
You will play an essential role in educating, inspiring, and empowering the next generation of tech leaders!
INSTRUCTOR
FULL TRAINING
INTENDED FOR THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO INSTRUCTING OR HAVE A SMALL AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE COACHING
To become a CFG freelance instructor, you are required to undergo training before instructing on any of our classes.
For those with no prior experience instructing, our Full Training programme will equip you with the necessary skills, tool and knowledge to teach on our classes.
- An 11-week, remote-learning course which includes 8-weeks of live class training.
- You’ll take part in guided practice & live training, implementing what you have learned during a live lesson environment.
- The course consists of:
- 8 x training sessions in total: a combination of of live and recorded sessions.
- Live class sessions (remote) are for 120 minutes, during the evening, UK time (dates will be confirmed in advance).
- You’ll be placed on a class with another instructor during training.
- Upon successful completion, you will be qualified as a CFG instructor, ready to instruct a class.
- Opportunities to progress based on performance & assessment.
INSTRUCTOR
FAST-TRACK TRAINING
INTENDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE INSTRUCTING IN TECH
To become a CFG freelance instructor, you are required to undergo training before instructing on any of our classes.
For those with previous experience instructing or with multiple years in a tech role, we’ll have our Fast-Track Instructor Programme, which is a condensed version of our Full Instructor Training Programme.
- Our Fast-Track Instructor programme is completed remotely, with independent and self-paced learning.
- You’ll be able to work through the training materials in your own time and complete the relevant assessments within a 14 day period.
- The Fast-Track Programme will consist of:
- Remote, self-paced learning
- An estimated 10 hours of independent training
- Up to 14 days to complete
- Independently learn with the provided materials in your own time
- Subject to completion and availability, you can instruct on a future CFG class
Our courses are taught virtually and we are 100% remote. You must have a stable and reliable WiFi connection.
Successful completion of either training programme qualifies you as a freelance CFG Instructor. Placement on either of these training programmes or on future courses is at the discretion of Code First Girls and is based on successful completion of the application process and training, performance indicators, and availability to instruct our courses.
WHAT'S THE
OPPORTUNITY?
Our Instructor Training Programme provides free training so that you will be well-equipped to teach our courses.
Not only is becoming an instructor a great way to drive real change and impact in tech, from a personal development level, you’ll also be building upon your leadership, team building and coaching skills.
How does the Instructor Training Programme work and deliver on this?
Here’s three key ways we have developed the programme:
RESEARCH-LED
Our programme has been designed to create an effective learning environment using leading teaching techniques.
DYNAMIC
You will learn in a learn in vibrant, active and evolving environment, and approach you’ll be able to also pass on to your students in our courses.
EMPOWERING
You’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact on our students and playing an essential role in educating the next generation of tech leaders.
HEAR FROM OUR
INSTRUCTORS
Becoming an instructor is an incredibly rewarding experience and we love to see our instructors sharing the excitement, encouragement and pride they experience with the wider tech and business community. It is so encouraging not only for potential instructors, but also for women in tech, and prospective CFG learners!
