Residential Childcare/Early Years Apprenticeships Skills Coach/Tutor – Midlands
Residential Childcare/Early Years Apprenticeships Skills Coach/Tutor – Midlands
Vacancy
Remote
FULL TIME
Reports to: Head of Children in Care and Early Years
Responsible for: Early Years/Residential Childcare/Children’s Management Qualifications/Functional Skills Mentoring, Teaching & Supporting Apprentices/Learners
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
To support the effective completion of Early Years/Residential/Children’s Management Qualifications including Leadership & Management, Levels 1-5 and also deliver Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 to Level 2 and successful progression of the Apprentices/Learners during the programme to End Point Assessment.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Level 5 Early Years/Children’s Management qualifications including Leadership and Management Qualifications
- Achievement of or working towards teaching qualification (minimum CET or equivalent)
- Key Skills Level 3/Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent)
- TAQA A1/D32/D33 (or equivalent/working towards)
- Experience of working within and delivering Early Years/Children’s Management
- Assessment of Apprentices/Learners
- Lesson Planning & Preparation
- Delivery of Training to Apprentices/Learners
- Initial Assessment of Apprentices/Learners
- Identifying and implementing training solutions.
- Assessment to identify additional learning support needs.
- Working in an environment offering individual support and support for differentiation.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Apprentices/Learners
- Support & coordinate initial assessment paperwork and induction of Apprentices/Learners onto the Early Years/Residential/Children’s Management apprenticeships, Functional Skills or other training programmes.
- Mentor and prepare Apprentices/Learners in readiness for sitting their Functional Skills tests, completing diagnostics and providing any learning requirements they might need.
- Where appropriate refer Apprentices/Learners to Head of Business, Education and Care or Quality Team for diagnostic testing for confirmation of any additional support needs.
- Act as a mentor and or coach to Apprentices/Learners, offering information, advice and guidance as required.
- To teach, mark and feedback on Functional Skills assessments, coordinate the Level 1 & 2 papers to ensure timely completion of tests.
- Design, deliver and assess Early Years/Residential/Children’s Management apprenticeships/qualifications up to level 5. Plan effective delivery schedules alongside Employer and update relevant MIS systems.
- Ensure sufficient progression against all aims and maintain Apprentice/Learner files in line with all funding requirements.
- Ensure timely completion of delivery, meeting OPP requirements, including EPA preparation.
- Maintain <1% outstanding reviews and past planned end date completions
Staff
- To provide Early Years/Residential/Children’s Management/Functional Skills support to the Head of Business, Education and Care provision as required, at locations around the company network.
- To report back to Children in Care and Education Manager and/or Head of Business, Education and Care provision the Learner Journey on progress.
- Attend monthly meetings, including employer engagement meetings.
Quality
- To be fully conversant with company policies and procedures.
- To participate in Standardisation, Self-Assessment Reviews and Quality Improvement Planning activities.
- To keep up to date with changes to National Awarding Organisations’ criteria and standards.
- To contribute to the implementation of quality systems and processes.
- Identify and share good practices with other staff and teams.
- Develop and prepare resources for teaching, update Schemes of Work & Lesson Plans in line with company and awarding organisation requirements.
- Undertake IQA duties as required to meet qualification compliance (If qualified/undertaking training) or cooperate in the IQA processes
- Partake in bi-annual observations of teaching and learning
Professional Development
- To keep up-to-date with national and local developments, which may affect Early Years/Residential/Children’s Management/Functional Skills delivery and Learner Support requirements.
- To monitor and evaluate personal performance within the context of the role.
- To participate in the company appraisal system and remain conversant with Company Policy and Procedure
- To participate in the training and development activities as required
- To remain proficient in the use and application of IT.
- To comply with annual CPD requirements
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skills/Abilities – Interpersonal
- Ability to train and assess up to Functional Skills Level 2 and Level 5 Early Years/Children’s Management Qualifications.
- Possession of good communication skills, both written and oral.
- The ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels.
- The ability to train others with energy and enthusiasm and provide an environment where Apprentices/Learners feel motivated.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as autonomously when necessary.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to produce work to an appropriate standard in line with the requirements of the role.
- Use a PC to create, store and retrieve information.
- Effective Time Management Skills.
- Flexible and able to cope under pressure.
- An understanding of Safeguarding Issues.
- An understanding of Equality & Diversity.
Work-related Circumstances
- Possession of a full driving licence, the ability to drive and use of a car.
The ability and willingness to undertake relevant staff development.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Other Duties
In addition to the above duties the Early Years/Residential/Children’s Management Tutor may also be required to:
- Carry out any other duties as directed within the general nature and character of the post.
- Travel to different Company locations, as required to carry out the duties of the role.
To always represent the Company professionally and competently.
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