Programme Tutor - Social Care

West Suffolk College are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about passing on their knowledge to the next generation of Social Care Apprentices.  This exciting opportunity will give the successful candidates the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of our students. 

No two days are the same, and the successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of managing their own diary, working with a diverse caseload of individuals and travelling across the East of England, visiting apprentices at their place of work, and ensuring they are making good progress. 

Role Responsibilities

• Delivering learning programmes for an agreed caseload of between 45-60 Apprentices and facilitating the development of their skills, knowledge and behaviours in line with the apprenticeship standard, on a one-to-one basis.
• In conjunction with their employer, ensure students receive the necessary on-the-job training and that they are fully prepared for the End-Point Assessment element of their programme.
• Support students to improve their Maths and English utilising our specialist learning platform.
• Maintain accurate records of all the learner progress and achievements, undertaking regular reviews of learner’s progress with each employer.
• Actively promote the College’s and Employer Engagement whole service offer to employers, whilst maintaining own caseload seeking out additional income and business opportunities.

Required qualifications, skills and experience

• Current relevant industry experience is essential.
• A vocational qualification or equivalent relevant to the level of programme delivery.
• A passion to motivate and inspire individuals, with the ability to connect with young people and adults.
• A good level of Maths, English and ICT skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills.
• Self-motivation and the courage to challenge dips in the engagement of students.
• Previous experience of facilitating learning, coaching, mentoring in any capacity.
• Capability to travel throughout the East of England is essential.
• A Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, A1 or equivalent is desirable.

Please ensure you familiarise yourself with our Character Strengths and Mission Statement to incorporate into your personal statement. You will find this very beneficial if you are invited to attend for an interview and it will help you to understand our expectations of you at an early stage of the recruitment process.

https://www.wsc.ac.uk/about-the-college/character-strengths

https://www.wsc.ac.uk/about-the-college/mission-and-vision

For more information please contact recruitment@wsc.ac.uk

Please send a completed application form to recruitment@wsc.ac.uk - if you have not heard from a member of the HR team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 5th October 2021

Interview Date: 13th October 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website – www.wsc.ac.uk/privacy-and-terms