IT and Digital Skills Adult Learning Sessional Tutor

Hours: TBC with Manager

Interview Date: 30th May 2024

Closing Date: 22nd May 2024

Hourly rate: Package equivalent to £27.30 per hour

Inspire’s Adult Learning programme continues to grow as we strive to meet the needs of our communities across Nottinghamshire.

We are looking for excellent adult educators to come and join our team as sessional tutors, delivering our IT and Digital Skills programme.

We are particularly looking for tutors able to deliver any of the following accredited and non-accredited courses from beginner level upwards: • Digital Functional Skills • New and Emerging Digital Technologies (ChatGPT, eSports, Canva, mindmaps, etc) • Microsoft Office • Basic computer and internet skills • Social media and content creation • Useful online tools (money saving, cashback apps, banking, shopping, selling, streaming, voice assistants, etc) • Coding • Photo and video editing • Web page, 3D, games and app design • UX/UI

You will be well qualified, skilled in your field, an excellent communicator and inspiring tutor.

The role offers you the opportunity to join our skilled and committed team, with the opportunity to deliver a negotiated programme of accredited and non-accredited learning. We have opportunities for IT and Digital Skills tutors throughout the county – and online – but are particularly keen to grow our tutor team in the north of Nottinghamshire.

This is a part-time, flexible role with travel around Nottinghamshire. You will ideally hold a current valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

We are actively championing inclusion and diversity in both our service offer and our employment: we particularly welcome your application if you are black, Asian or from a minority ethnic group, as you are currently under-represented at this level in our organisation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. As such, this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Nicky Reed on 07468 354307 nicky.reed@inspireculture.org.uk

Job Description

Job Title: Sessional Tutor

Job Purpose 

1. To provide young people and adults with appropriate teaching and training on accredited and non-accredited learning programmes online and across Nottinghamshire’s seven districts.
2. To actively meet the standards set, (e.g. the Professional Standards from the Education and Training Foundation and the Education Inspection Framework from Ofsted), by continuously reviewing professional practice and self-critically identifying areas for improvement.
3. To strive to ensure that all sessions delivered are at least ‘good’ moving towards ‘outstanding’.
4. To participate in the Observation of Teaching Learning and Assessment and to work with colleagues to promote best practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. To plan and ensure the delivery of the agreed AEB formula funded and non-formula funded programmes to a high standard to all learners, including preparation of schemes of work and session plans
2. To actively support the promotion of the AEB formula funded and non-formula funded programmes and reach recruitment KPIs
3. Supporting the service to meet the needs of the Education Inspection Framework from Ofsted

1. Provide learners with appropriate information, advice, guidance, counselling and support to enable further successful progression
2. To undertake appropriate administrative work associated with all the organisation’s operations
3. To take ownership of personal and professional development in line with the ETF Professional Standards for Teaching
4. To ensure that all safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to and organisational guidelines are followed, including the Prevent Strategy and to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
5. The post holder will work in accordance with all Inspire policies and procedures, Inspire Brand guidelines, contractual requirements, and professional best practice.
6. The post holder will perform any duties or tasks assigned by management required to meet service needs as appropriate to the role.
7. The post holder will assume the role of Appointed Person and/or First Aider as required.

Education and Knowledge Required for the role

1. Hold a minimum of a Level 3 teaching qualification
2. GCSE A to C (4 to 9) or equivalent in English and maths
3. Hold or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (for accredited courses)
4. Understanding of ESFA funded training programmes
5. Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures, including the Prevent Strategy
6. Understanding of the Education Inspection Framework
7. Awareness of Health and Safety issues and legislation in relation to learning delivery
8. Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience

1. Experience of working with adults and young people including those with learning difficulties and disabilities
2. Experience of delivering and assessing AEB formula and non-formula funded programmes to a high standard
3. Experience of and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate AEB formula and non-formula funded programmes
4. Ability to effectively review, monitor and offer guidance and support to adults and young people.

Role Dimensions

1. To provide adults and young people with appropriate AEB funded formula and non-formula training and teaching, leading them to reach their learning goals and achieve appropriate success on their programmes
2. Actively promote the Service’s learning offer across Inspire Learning.  No direct responsibility for staff.
   

Inspire Competencies

Customer Service (Competency Level 3) 

1. Demonstrates effective customer service skills – in person, online, email or on the phone - identifies and satisfies customer needs, adjusting their style with a friendly and professional approach as appropriate for the customer, respecting confidentiality, equality & diversity and prioritises the customer over tasks where appropriate
2. Responds positively to customer concerns, acts to resolve or reassure customers as needed, agrees solutions with the customer or hands over to an appropriate colleague
3. Responds positively to any complaint or suggestion and seeks to resolve it within limits of their authority or hands over to a more senior manager as appropriate

Deliver the service offer (Competency Level 3) 

1. Knows and/or accesses information to advise and promote the Inspire Service Offer to all customers – to meet their immediate needs and other services that could be of interest or benefit them
2. Embraces any changes to the offer and any associated changes to processes or working practices positively, takes responsibility for their own development and engages with and makes the most of development opportunities provided
3. Shares feedback about the Inspire offer with their line manager and contributes to meetings, discussions and related activities to ensure service delivery and/or improve our offer

Communicating well (Competency Level 3) 

1. Communicates clearly and effectively in person, on the phone and in writing respectfully and in a style appropriate to the person and situation and uses and engages with Inspire’s online communications
2. Communicates effectively in a meeting or other group situation, respectfully and in a style appropriate to the group and situation with a solutions-based / can-do approach
3. Debates, positively challenges and/or discusses issues with colleagues and line manager, sharing views and acknowledging and respecting the views of others, seeks to reach agreement and respects the final decision made

Working together (Competency Level 2) 

1. Adopts a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when working with others
2. Acts in a way that shows they are trustworthy, reliable and transparent in their dealings with others, respecting privacy and confidentiality as appropriate

Leading the way (Competency Level 2) 

1. Incorporates the spirit of Inspire’s mission, vision and values in the work they do with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, plays their part in implementing Inspire policies and procedures and management decisions
2. Articulates and shares Inspire’s mission, vision and values to enthuse and focus the efforts of colleagues

Working efficiently and cost effectively (Competency Level 3) 

1. Uses Inspire resources and their time effectively to meet service demand, objectives and/or targets
2. Plans ahead, making best use of time and resources available to achieve service delivery, maximising the use of technology available, minimising unnecessary travel or waste, prioritising work and working within spending limits
3. Resolves competing or conflicting demand for resources and time effectively to meet the needs of themselves, colleagues and customers

Skills and qualifications (Competency Level 4) 

1. GCSE (Grades 1-3 [previously D-G]) or Level 1 Diploma (Foundation) Including: Good verbal communication skills – willing to or working towards Level 2 English and Maths
2. GCSE (Grades 4-9 [previously A-C]) Inc. English and Maths or Level 2 Diploma (1st Diploma) Including:

• Demonstrable IT Skills (Inspire Recruitment Activity/test)
• Use of Internet – information searching
• Microsoft Office – Basic Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

3. A level / A2 Level / AS level or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 National Certificate
4. Newly Qualified or working towards: Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC
   or
   Experienced Qualified (3 years or more): Diploma or Service Specific qualification or relevant HNC