MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

• • To train plan, deliver and develop the Traineeship programme
• • Give additional support where necessary and make decisions to judge competence against the learner’s chosen next steps
• • Maintain delivery standards in accordance with the Common Inspection Framework (CIF) and formulate development plans for ongoing improvement
• • Maintain standards in accordance with guidelines set by ESFA
• • Manage administration of the organisations systems, procedures and responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Initially assess prior achievements, identify learner suitability for the Traineeship
• • Identify learner support needs e.g. Essential Skills and Soft Skills
• • Agree learner starting points and set targets to develop and progress through the Traineeship
• • Deliver practical-based sessions of vocational and employability skills
• • Ensure Functional Skills, Equality & Diversity, British Values and Prevent is embedded into all sessions
• • Ensure target setting motivates the learner and give written and oral feedback on progression towards agreed targets
• • Ensure targets are met by learners
• • Review learner progress in accordance with contractual requirements and the organisation’s systems
• • Evaluate and document fully the learning of the learner
• • Maintain Common Inspection Framework and build upon existing standards
• • Ensure that company safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• • Ensure that safe practices and a culture of safety are promoted
• • Ensure learner retention and achievement is within the organisation’s targets
• • Monitor attendance and report any issues or concerns

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

• • Create an individual learning plan that takes into consideration all learner needs and expectations
• • Update information on progress of learner into learning plan
• • Take into account learner prior experiences. Set target dates for completion of tasks/units/qualifications/Traineeship
• • Refer to plan in reviews

REVIEWING PROGRESS

• • Target dates on reviews are to help learners effectively work towards achievement
• • Action plan each learner against all components with a S.M.A.R.T approach
• • Make targets motivating and give feedback on progress
• • Involve work-based supervisors/mentors in progress and reviews
• • Records of reviews must be in detail to show continuous progress

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

• • Deliver engaging teaching sessions when necessary to meet the requirements of the Common Inspection Framework (CIF)
• • Design/deliver/maintain an effective and innovative curriculum to meet the standards set by the company
• • Identify resources necessary to deliver the programme
• • Undertake any personal training in order to update qualifications required to support the role and responsibilities
• • Agree and set targets with learners to develop and progress through the Traineeship to meet their needs
• • Review learners progress in accordance with contractual requirements and the organisation’s systems
• • Prepare and plan the effective delivery of all vocational activity sessions
• • To be quality assured by observation of teaching, learning and assessment system
• • To undertake training prescribed by the company in order to maintain the standard and currency of qualifications required to support the role and responsibilities
• • Actively engage learners in the use of the e-portfolio/tracking system

ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENT

• • Adhere to assessment standards when assessing/moderating learners
• • Involve employers/supervisors/mentors when planning assessments where appropriate
• • Integrate the Main Aim Qualification, Functional Skills, Equality and Diversity, Differentiation and Soft Skills competence during all activities
• • Incorporate various individualised and personalised assessment methods throughout the Traineeship
• • Adhere to IQA/moderation systems and procedures
• • Plan and monitor the timely progress of all learners assigned to sessions
• • Be responsible for the regular review and target setting of learners

STANDARD MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• • Department plan to be maintained in accordance with organisation’s objectives
• • Quality Assurance procedures maintained and are effective
• • Monthly team meetings attended
• • High level of teamwork and close co-operation with other departments
• • Attend regular staff performance reviews
• • Meeting agreed information and report deadlines

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

• • To abide by the organisation’s systems and procedures
• • Produce monthly reports for management
• • Be a role model in maintaining a positive culture that embeds the organisation’s values by ensuring learners feel valued, safe and supported

SHARED TEAM RESPONSIBILITY

• • Departmental planning
• • Agree key measures of performance for individual learners
• • Improvement projects within team
• • Maintain a positive teaching and learning environment

*Management reserve the right to make changes to the above job description with any other duties which can be reasonably expected of this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year