Employability Tutor

You will deliver engaging and effective training sessions to groups both face to face and via distance learning. You will also compile and assess all learner work including using an online platform and contribute towards ensuring excellent attendance and retention of learners. This role also has a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of students, prevent radicalisation and promote British Values.

• To deliver engaging, effective and innovative group training sessions both in centre and online.
• To ensure that all students workskills are developed and that they are ready for working life by the time they complete their course.
• To work closely with the Head of School for Employability & Professional Development and others to enhance the learning experience and improve progression.
• To deliver training that meets the criteria and standards for all awarding bodies.
• To conduct and use Initial Assessments/Skills Scans effectively and set students appropriate, but challenging targets and goals
• To assess and map units for any portfolio and present for Internal Verification in readiness for External Verification.
• Ensure that student' attendance and retention targets are met, with absences robustly followed up.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified Teacher
• Level 2 English and maths
• The ability to deliver effective sessions to groups, both face to face and online
• Excellent communication skills
• To persuade and influence others and deal with conflict/challenging behaviour
• To build rapport with target group and retain their attention during training sessions
• To work well under pressure
• To work to targets and deadlines
• Highly motivated and innovative and solution focussed
• Positive and engaging personality
• Competent use of IT

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of delivering Employability and vocational qualifications
• Industry experience in Health & Social Care, Business, Technology etc
• Assessing & Iving qualification, or willingness to work towards

We really care about our people. As a member of College staff, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, wellbeing services and opportunities for professional development.These include:

• Generous annual leave - We offer the highest holiday entitlement in the City Region
• Competitive salary - Our salaries are the highest within FE in the City Region
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, offering hundreds of discounts and savings
• Wellbeing support - Access to a free, independent and confidential 24 hour counselling support, as well as general wellbeing and lifestyle support through our platform and app
• Pension Scheme - Excellent pension provision, with memberships of Local Government Scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme and Aviva, depending on the role.