Adult Education Tutor – Vocational Courses (Construction and Logistics)

Having been recently awarded a new delivery contract in South East London we are wanting to expand our current team to include a Tutor who is initially able to deliver: Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Construction Environment (Link).  This course has been designed to give learners an introduction to the sector and the knowledge to complete a CSCS Laborer card.

Delivery will be at sites across the South East (use of a pool car provided) and there are Runway offices in Croydon and Tonbridge.

• Undertake effective initial assessment and diagnostics that leads to comprehensive individual Learning Plans (ILPs) that take into consideration individual learning styles and needs

• Deliver a learner induction that effectively introduces the learner to the programme and establishes expectations for learner behaviour, attendance and punctuality, respect and Fundamental British Values.
• Maintain up-to-date vocational and technical subject knowledge that reflects expected industry standards/practice and meets employer needs.
• Deliver teaching, learning and assessment that enables learners to develop personal, social and employability skills that prepares them for their intended job/role/career progression and/or personal goals.
• Mark, Assess, monitor, and provide well-timed, constructive feedback, making it clear to learners how they can improve their work.
• Coach, guide and motivate learners and provide information, advice and guidance to learners throughout their programme to support them to prepare for their next step and progression.
• Contribute to the on-going development of schemes of work and curriculum plans that meet the needs of learners, employers and the skills needs of the local and national economy in collaboration with team members and the Project Manager.
• Promote the safety and welfare of learners in line with organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures
• Complete registers, documentation and daily, weekly, and monthly reports as set/requested by The Project Manager to report on learner and qualification progress tracking and any other related information.
• Submit portfolios in a timely manner for interim and summative verification to the internal moderator
• Work to, and achieve company set key performance indicators
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity, British Values and actively embed this within all teaching practices.
• Ensuring adhering to Health and Safety at all times.
• Attend training/CPD events and courses as required, maintaining own CPD
• Completion of all and any other duties as reasonably requested by the Project Manager.

• Hold responsibility for own professional development

• Actively participate in organisation activities (e.g. via involvement in working groups)

• Undertake all duties in accordance with Runway Training’s policies and procedures with particular reference to Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.

The post-holder should be able to demonstrate the following competencies to a high level and use these to fulfil their work. This is more important than having a great deal of direct experience of the job content, and we will be looking for evidence of all the following key competencies during the selection process, if you are shortlisted

• People focused · Positive and enthusiastic
• Communication and influence · Teamwork
• Quality focused · Adaptable
• Problem solving · Creativity and innovation

Essential

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics
• Assessors/Verification qualification
• Recognised teaching or training qualification at level 3 or above

Desirable

• Level 2 IAG qualification

Essential:

• Industrial experience in the qualification subjects you are applying to teach

• Experience delivering up to and including Level 2 qualifications
• Experience working with adults in a learning environment

Desirable:

• Experience delivering up to and including Level 3 qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of work-based learning and the implementation of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
• The ability to understand and communicate the monitoring, evaluation and service requirements of the project
• Knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent
• Employability, and technical subject knowledge that reflects expected industry standards/practice and meets employer needs.

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Able to maintain spreadsheet.
• Able to work accurately towards targets and deadlines.
• Be able to engage and develop professional relationships with adults with potentially challenging barriers and from diverse backgrounds.
• Able to use presentation, computer and software applications or equipment effectively, including Excel.
• Able to produce accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Able to work competently with the minimum of supervision.
• Able to maintain a high standard of attendance, timekeeping, conduct and professional appearance, to act as a role model.
• Flexible to adapt to programme changes as they occur.
• Professional, ethical and persuasive.
• Committed to a high standard of customer care.

Essential

• Commitment to the practical application of Equal Opportunities and Environmental Sustainability
• Commitment to developing and maintaining a high level of service to colleagues, service participants, partners and other stakeholders.
• A positive, self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude to work and problem solving
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (i.e. written and verbal) through interagency liaison, meetings, groups, minutes, reports, proposals, providing feedback, appropriately sharing information or maintaining confidentiality as required, working towards mutually beneficial outcomes and maintaining excellent joint-working relationships
• Commitment to identifying solutions to problems and implementing them
• Commitment to actively contributing ideas and suggestions that improve quality of service
• Flexibility to work around the needs of the clients and staff, including evenings and weekends if required

• The post holder will also require a full driving license and the use of a vehicle, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and must be willing to undertake extensive travel across the funding area
• The post holder will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to confirmed role start (or evidence of membership of the DBS Update Service)