Trainee Tutor Scheme at The Field Studies Counci.

This is an internally run scheme. You will be based at an FSC Location anywhere in the UK. 

(The Location can change during the scheme so Trainees must be prepared to move during the scheme.) 

The scheme will involve ongoing training and assessment throughout the programme and it is currently anticipated the scheme will commence with the following:

· 1 week Induction 

· 3 week placement and teaching practice at an FSC Learning Location anywhere in the UK 

· 2 week skills and knowledge training 

· 1 week Hill and Mountain Training Course

This initial training will end mid December 2017. It is anticipated that Trainees will be notified in early December which learning location they will be placed at from January through to November 2018. There is a requirement for all Trainees to take a period of compulsory time off from mid-December to mid-January. More details will be given at Interview. 

Additional training may include: First Aid training, water safety, Operating Codes of Practice (OCoPs); Biodiversity and Landscape Group (BLAG); GIS and ESRI ArcGIS Online training.

This is essentially an active role and will require the individual to be able to carry out duties associated with effectively managing groups in outdoor learning locations, which may be remote, whilst ensuring the health and safety of the group at all times, including carrying safety sacks.

Trainee Tutors are expected to:

• Deliver active outdoor learning in a variety of environments, weather conditions and      terrain
• Deliver specific activities and teach groups within standard / core courses
• Support teaching staff in course delivery, involving welcoming groups, preparing      classrooms, vehicles, classrooms, labs, resources, equipment, IT
• Support in the delivery of community and outreach environmental projects 
• Be part of an FSC duty system that provides 24 hour cover

Key Responsibilities:

• Recognise and plan for the educational and physical needs of the group
• Produce a plan for the activity, identifying appropriate learning outcomes and agree them with a senior member of teaching staff
• Select appropriate materials for the activity to be undertaken and the needs of the group
• Ensure other members of the education team are aware of the group’s needs of shared resources e.g.sites, workrooms, transport, equipment

• With support, deliver from KS2 to A Level outdoor environmental learning sessions
• Introduce the activity in an effective, safe and engaging way 
• Organise effectively the gathering of information in the field and collation and processing of information both on site and later at the learning location
• Review the learning outcomes with the group
• Integrate ICT into the activity as appropriate
• Establish a good working relationship with the group

• Undertake a self review of the taught activity
• Undertake informal reviews with colleagues
• Undertake ongoing assessment throughout the scheme
• Analyse reviews given by visiting groups
• Undertake and respond to, at least one, formal documented review with a senior member of education staff

General

• Complying with all relevant      legislation / FSC Operating Codes of Practice (OCoPs) / FSC Health and Safety      Handbook and FSC procedures
• Taking an active role in the      learning location’s evening and residential duty system - this will involve staying on site on some evenings and      overnight to deal with customer issues and, with the support of a Senior      member of staff, respond to emergencies 
• Delivering a high standard of      customer service and customer care
• Ensuring the highest standards of      quality are achieved in all duties carried out
• Working closely with other staff      to ensure that appropriate levels of service are maintained during      absences and periods of high workload 
• Maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene &      personal appearance in accordance with FSC policies
• Fulfilling your obligations under FSC’s Behaviour      Partnership to ensure a      happy, productive working environment
• Attending staff meetings as well as FSC internal and      external training as required, in order to share best practice and improve      team and learning location performance, and participating fully in staff      development activities  (sometimes      this may involve travel to other learning locations with the occasional      overnight stay)
• Undertaking any other duties that may reasonably be required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the learning location
• Driving: We have a number of vehicles which you may be asked to drive. To do so, you will need to be 21 years or over, have a full valid driving licence, to have been driving for at least two years, and undertake an internal assessment on commencement in the role