Job Description:

We require a tutor to teach areas of Mechanical maintenance and Fluid Power, contained in the apprenticeship engineering standards.

Job title: Technical Tutor
Reports to: Centre Operations Manager
Location: Aston, Birmingham workshop
Salary: 34k FT

Main purpose of the job:

To structure and deliver a range of programmes to include Apprenticeship Standards and the qualifications embedded in them, Centre derived and other bespoke short courses. Also to monitor and assess learners, ensuring they have access and opportunity to achieve their qualifications and other learning outcomes as set out in their individual learning plans.

Key responsibilities

• To develop schemes of work, lesson plans and assignments/assessments that meet the requirements of the appropriate Awarding Body and the Centre’s customers
• To develop course materials including handouts and reference materials to support topic delivery - To deliver training to both apprentices and adults to ensure all Awarding Body and Centre requirements are met
• To create a motivational learning environment by providing stimulating and demanding subject delivery that allows learners to acquire the skills and knowledge required
• To assess learners progress by various means of assessment and provide progress feedback and progress reports to learners and managers, to include identifying where appropriate learners at risk - To provide learners, colleagues, parents and employers with timely, accurate and constructive feedback on learners’ achievement, progress and areas for development that aids the learner’s progress.
• To ensure teaching and learning is compliant with OfSTED, LSC, Awarding Body and the Centre’s standards/criteria
• To maintain learner discipline in compliance with the Centre’s Disciplinary codes and practices - To ensure the health and safety of learners and staff is paramount with the Centre’s health and safety policy.
• To maintain learner records such as Section Tracking, MIS Database, Section Reports etc as required
• To act as a First Year cohort tutor as required
• To maintain and improve learning facilities to ensure they are fit for purpose
• To provide instructional cover for other areas of first year delivery as necessary, and within your capability
• To deliver short courses and programmes as and when the need arises
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested within the limits of your capability

Technical knowledge and experience

• Time Served apprentice, relevant City and Guilds (Part 3) qualification or full Technical Certificate or National Certificate or higher. Skills specific NVQ Level 3 or higher or equivalent. Level 3 (or higher) teacher training qualification. A1 and V1 desired

Business and industry knowledge

• Recent industrial experience combined with knowledge of current industry and best practice standards.

Leadership and people development skills

• Empathy with young people, ability to plan, deliver training and assess outcomes.

Problem solving skills

• Logical approach to problem solving.

Interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills

• Good presentational and communication skills, literate and numerate.

Ability to motivate and command learner respect.

• Delivery of results /impact on business results Deliver training and assessment activities in accordance with current national standards and best practice. Personal qualities Integrity, commitment and professionalism.