Functional Skills Trainer - North East

Location: Homebased with regional travel required.

Working pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week.

Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience.

About JTL

JTL is one of the largest work-based training providers in England and Wales. We work with over 8,000 learners and more than 3,000 employers across England and Wales in more than 100 locations. We are an Ofsted recognised Good provider and a registered charity, meaning every penny JTL receive is reinvested into the training we offer.

About the role

Job Purpose:

To deliver high quality Functional Skills (FS) provision to apprentices in a designated region and, occasionally, nationally.

This role will require travel in and around JTL's North East region. The centres in this region are: Hull, York, South Yorkshire & Tyneside.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Prepare and plan for the effective delivery of functional skills to meet the region’s needs.
• To closely manage a caseload of apprentices and communicate their progress to various internal and external stakeholders.
• To deliver face-to-face classes and remote online classes, utilising a range of engaging and interesting resources for Functional Skills English, Maths and some ICT in line with JTL’s teaching and learning strategy.
• To provide remote support to apprentices undertaking independent functional skills study.
• Maintain good administrative records using JTL’s systems to monitor apprentice progress and enable effective tracking.
• Communicate well with regional delivery staff and management to ensure functional skills delivery is prioritised effectively and classes are well-attended.
• Support every apprentice to achieve functional skills in a timely manner and in line with awarding organisation standards.
• Conduct moderation activities of Functional Skills English, Speaking, Listening and Communication component in line with awarding organisation regulations.
• To work closely with the Quality and Curriculum Team to ensure the functional skills curriculum is fit for purpose and improve the quality of functional skills provision.
• Support the development of functional skills resources, building a range of blended delivery options for apprentices to access.
• Undertake assessment evidence sampling of functional skills qualifications in line with IQA requirements and report on this activity to the Quality and Curriculum Team.
• Support further skills development and complete CPD, identifying and sharing best practice to enable the ongoing development of teaching and learning.
• Arranging and overseeing timely booking of exams to support apprentice completion
• Support invigilation of functional skills exams where needed.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of O level, GCSE grade C/4 or level 3 equivalent in Maths and English
• A Level 5 Diploma in Teaching with specialist pathway in English (Literacy) or Mathematics (Numeracy) (DTLLS') or equivalent
• Previous experience of functional skills delivery within a post-16 environment
• Experience working with BKSB, LMS’s and e-portfolio software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage time effectively
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent IT and communication skills, including the use of learning delivery technology and remote learning solutions
• Driving Licence and use of a car

Desirable:

• Assessor and Internal Verification qualifications e.g., D32/D33 D34 A1 TAQA or V1/IQA
• QTS/QTLS status, Subject specialism for literacy and/ or numeracy

Our Safeguarding Commitment

JTL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

At JTL, we believe in nurturing not only our apprentices, but also our employees. We offer a rewarding career path & excellent benefits. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be subject to Social Media checks.

Ready to make a difference and build a fulfilling career? Apply today!