Job Vacancy - Apprenticeship Training Specialist - Functional Skills Tutor

Apprenticeship Training Specialist - Functional Skills Tutor - Role Overview

The Training Specialist is a central role within the organisation that supports apprentices across our apprenticeship programmes.

Job Purpose

To support apprentices through to the successful completion of their Functional Skills qualifications as part of an apprenticeship programme. With a passion for teaching and learning you will deliver English and maths at Level 1 and 2. You will be accountable for the complete Functional Skills journey with full responsibility for teaching and coaching a cohort of apprentices.

About you

You’ll enjoy and relish the opportunity of working with a range of different apprentices on apprenticeship programmes.

You’re committed and have a passion for developing people and can support and help foster creative learning pathways for individuals and employers.

You have high level skills in maths and English and can support others with their development in literacy and numeracy.

You have excellent customer service skills, can be flexible in your approach and can communicate effectively both in person and online with managers and apprentices at all levels.

Be able to manage own time in an effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. To plan, teach and support the delivery of the Functional Skills qualifications
2. Support apprentice with all aspects of the delivery and additional support where applicable, working closely with our subject specialist training teams
3. Provide information and guidance to the apprentice and employer about the progress of the apprentice
4. To maintain high standards, adhering to service and awarding organisation quality assurance procedures
5. Work with the Quality Team Leader/Quality Manager to ensure the standardisation of assessment and teaching practices
6. Programme the training and support in liaison with the Training Specialist, Quality Team Leader and Account Manager whilst taking into account the employers’ individual requirements
7. Deliver training to the apprentice using on-line resources and when/if required transfer the delivery to face to face
8. To carry out English and maths initial and diagnostic assessments with the apprentice
9. To keep and maintain accurate records of training and assessment in accordance with ESFA and Awarding Organisation requirements
10. To maintain and update own CPD through internal CPD programme
11. To be responsible and manage a caseload of apprentices
12. Deliver reliable and excellent customer service to our employers
13. Promote the principles of fundamental British Values, Safeguarding, H&S and E&D

Skills and Occupational Requirements

1. Extensive knowledge & experience of the Functional Skills sector
2. Experience of apprenticeships and other work-based learning
3. Experience of working remotely using Microsoft Teams
4. Qualified and competent to deliver English and maths qualifications
5. Hold a recognised teacher / training qualification (AET, PTLLS or equivalent)
6. Strong level of competency around IT systems and procedures and learner management systems
7. Efficient time management & organisational skills
8. Confident and be able to deliver qualifications on-line
9. GCSE English and maths at C or above or equivalent
10. Current full driving license

Behaviours and Values

• A drive and passion for teaching and learning
• Well organised, efficient and able to successfully manage own time and workload
• Confident and strong communicator at all levels
• Be able to align with organisation’s values/brand characteristics
  • Professional
  • Creative
  • Engaging
  • Supportive
  • Transformational

Benefits

• Salary - competitive salary to be agreed
• Holiday – minimum of 22 days in year 1, going up to 27 in year 2, plus bank holidays
• Mileage and overnight allowance paid for travel expenses
• Company phone and laptop
• Pension scheme

To Apply

Please apply by sending us your CV and a covering email to Matt Williams.