Job vacancies: Vocational Skills Tutor & Trainee Tutor (The Source)

Vocational Skills Tutor

Department: Work-based learning

Hours: Full-Time

Salary Per Annum: £26,809.87 per annum

Main Duties

Provide IAG, enrol and manage a caseload of job seekers through to progression
To prepare and review session plans, scheme of work and teaching/learning materials using initial assessments and marked work to consider the learners’ individual needs
Plan and deliver engaging and exciting training sessions to inspire and motivate learners in classroom and community venues around the Rotherham and Sheffield areas
Plan, prepare and deliver online via Teams and other e-platforms
To improve learners’ experience through providing ongoing support as required
Continually monitor and review learners’ progress
Assist in the writing, design, and development of curriculum through planning time and standardisation meetings
Monitor attendance, punctuality, and progress
To consistently deliver high standards of teaching and learning
To provide learners with one-to-one support in a contextualised setting
Act on feedback from teaching observations, employers, peers, or other review processes
Undertake necessary training to professionally develop and keep abreast with current practices and legislation within the sector (if required)
Attend planning and coordination meetings as required
To support with the moderation of FS exams
To provide accurate and timely formative and summative assessment and feedback to learners, and maintain assessment records, including tracking and reporting of learner progress in line with the organisation’s policy
Complete qualification administration to required standards for awarding body and verified by IQA/EQA
Engaging with quality management processes to ensure that teaching maintains Outstanding OFSTED standards
Be willing to gain an Internal Verification Qualification within the first 12 months of employment.

Qualifications
Essential

Holds a teaching qualification, at least a Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
Level 2 in English / Maths

Desirable

Level 2 Information, Advice and Guidance

Skills

Essential

Strong interpersonal skills, communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a target driven environment, with a focus on the successful achievement of job outcomes for customers
High-level guidance skills, with the ability to deliver one–to–one and group sessions
Ability to deliver customer journey in conjunction with other professional services

Experience

Essential

Working with and placing individual customers into suitable and sustained employment
Prior experience in teaching vocational qualifications
Prior experience in providing advice and guidance

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge in relation to the issues affecting individuals with barriers to progressing to employment and sustained employment
Knowledge of ESFA contracts
Excellent knowledge of basic MS Office packages, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Additional

Essential

Driving licence with access to vehicle

Personal Style

Essential

A warm, approachable empathetic style and the ability to establish a rapport and build relationships with customers that support their progression to sustained employment
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively within and across the team
Sense of initiative and a flexible approach to working
Proactive and positive attitude to new and existing challenges
Ability to understand, demonstrate and apply The Source values.

Values

Excellence – from good to outstanding
Empowering – Working together to be the best
Integrity – Doing the right things right
Insightful – Building customer loyalty
Diversity – Celebrating unity through diversity

To apply please contact hr@thesourceacademy.co.uk with your CV.

Trainee Tutor

Department: Work-based learning

Hours: Full-Time

Salary Per Annum: £22,000 per annum

Main Duties

Apply ‘assess, train, assess’ model to support learners to successfully achieve their qualification(s) including Functional Skills where applicable, on a timely basis. This activity is on the employer’s premises and involves travel.
Generate learner numbers onto Apprenticeship/Work Place programmes to support own caseloads and departmental targets
Liaise with employers to build/maintain strong work relationships
Complete all relevant documentation in line with departmental procedures and contractual compliance
Contribute to the process of self-assessment and quality improvement planning
Assist with audits and inspections as required
Meet with employers to discuss their training needs
Meet with external stakeholders, i.e. Awarding Bodies, Ofsted Inspectors
Attend and present at various events, i.e. schools, and employer’s job fairs to promote learning and other areas of The Source
Assess/judge the duration of individual learner programmes based on initial assessment outcomes
Judgements made to ensure that learners are retained on programmes and successfully achieve their learning programmes
Delivering the highest standard of teaching, learning and assessment to contribute to achieving Grade 1 at Inspection
Follow Safeguarding procedures and understand your responsibilities
Responsible for the delivery and achievement of an average caseload of 45 learners (Full Time Equivalent)
Provide support/IAG to new members of the team and learners
Ensure successful, timely delivery of programmes
Ensure all learner and employer information is treated with confidentiality
Required to update occupational competence regularly
Attend identified CPD sessions/events on a regular basis
Any other duties that may be required of you from time to time