Early Years Tutor - Maidstone

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 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, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices based in the Early Years Education sector from level 2 to level 5. Knowledge and experience from working in the Early Years and or Schools sector will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct skills reviews with apprentices and employers to identify gaps.
• Develop and implement individualized training plans.
• Maintain candidate records and perform workplace observations.
• Deliver high-quality training, including functional skills, to meet awarding body standards.
• Assess skills and behaviours, providing feedback via the ePortfolio system.

Training:

• Create tailored action plans for candidates.
• Deliver workplace training covering Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours.
• Support English and Maths training, ensuring successful completion in collaboration with FS specialists.
• Provide tutorial support on Prevent, British Values, Personal Development, Behaviour, Welfare, Safeguarding, and additional learning needs.
• Conduct remote webinars for apprentices.
• Train on British Values, Prevent, mental health, well-being, career guidance, and safety topics.

Coordination and Support:

• Monitor candidate progress and support portfolio completion and assessments, setting timely completion targets.
• Record and report on Additional Learning Support (ALS).
• Provide apprenticeship program information to employers and employees.
• Collaborate with line managers for reviews and appraisals.
• Supply data on programs and learners, contributing to self-assessment monitoring.
• Manage the start-up pack and evidence base for apprentices.
• Attend CPD, Standardization events, and company conferences in Bristol.
• Support apprentices and employers in the End Point Assessment process.

Administration:

• Complete documentation for signing up new candidates and tracking their progress.
• Maintain records of candidate progress against targets.
• Document employer visits, candidate reviews, assessment visits, and other appointments.
• Ensure timely student achievement and complete necessary Gateway and End Point Assessment documentation.

About You:

The success of Best Practice Network rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction. It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student-centredness, equality of opportunity and parity of esteem for staff and students.

At Best Practice Network we are:

• Passionate and excited about learning
• Inclusive and supportive
• Responsive to student, employer and community needs
• Always aspiring to the highest standards
• Professional and enterprising
• Innovative and creative
• Friendly and welcoming

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a qualification or have experience in the subject area
• Have up to date industry knowledge
• Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications
• Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role
• Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners
• Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e-portfolios
• Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time
• Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites
• Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative

Desirable Criteria:

• Hold an assessor qualification
• Hold a relevant degree
• Hold an IV/IQA qualification
• Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment
• Early Years Advanced Practitioner or Management experience

What we Offer:

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.