Construction Tutor

Croydon
Construction Jobs
The Skills Tutor will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment of online and classroom-based vocational and work-based qualifications and programmes.

Based on robust initial assessment, the tutor will deliver structured and sequenced learning that enables learners to effectively acquire and demonstrate long-term knowledge, skills and behaviours that will help them to progress and fulfil their aspirations for learning and employment progression.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Having been recently awarded a new delivery contract in South East London the training company 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. 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 offices in Croydon and Tonbridge.

Teaching, Learning and assessment:

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

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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.
Personal Development:

Hold responsibility for own professional development

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

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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
EXPERIENCE

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
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

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.
SKILLS & ABILITIES

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.
PERSONAL QUALITIES

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
ADDITIONAL:

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)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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