Early Years Virtual Tutor (FTC, Part-Time)

About Us: We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people. We\’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE\’s \’Golden Thread\’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do. Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally. We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. About the Role: This post will holistically plan, co-ordinate and deliver engaging online training sessions to apprentices based in the education and early years sectors from level 2-5. Knowledge and experience will be shared with apprentices to motivate and inspire them and to support them to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours. The role will involve working closely with the curriculum manager to ensure that the highest quality training is delivered. Job responsibilities Training: Deliver outstanding online training sessions to apprentices on early years and teaching assistant apprenticeships, from level 2-5 Prepare for sessions to ensure training is individualised and meets the needs of each apprentice attending Deliver engaging and interactive learning sessions for apprentices Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all apprentices including those with ALS Provide a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment for apprentices Promote positive behaviour and ensure the code of conduct is followed by apprentices during sessions, including use of cameras, active listening, engagement and respecting others Identify learner starting points and tailor sessions to apprentice needs, providing additional stretch and challenge where required Provide a collaborative learning environment by encouraging active participation and discussion. Support the wider learning of apprentices through embedding of English, maths, safeguarding, prevent and British values into sessions Provide apprentices with the virtual classroom feedback survey at the end of all sessions and encourage honest and constructive feedback Deliver career information, advice, guidance and welfare sessions to learners as part of the BPN Boost programme Deliver engaging first day of learning sessions, ensuring apprentices are given the correct information and guidance from the start of their apprenticeship Coordination and support: Provide robust feedback to apprenticeship tutors following virtual classroom sessions to support learning to be followed up and extended Work closely with the curriculum manager to ensure teaching resources are kept up to date and to support with development of resources, e.g. pre-recorded sessions Keep up to date with the latest information and requirements and support with updating course materials Maintain regular communication with the curriculum administrator to ensure any challenges are dealt with quickly Attend CPD and Standardisation events as appropriate (remotely and at the office as required) Administration: Maintain records of attendance for each virtual classroom, working closely with the curriculum administrator to support attendance monitoring Manage own diary effectively, communicating with the curriculum manager and curriculum administrator to ensure all planned sessions go ahead Ensure Outlook calendar is up to date at all times Other: Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time Attend Best Practice Network\’s conferences and events as required (Bristol or Road show) Equality