Construction Academy Painting and Decorating Tutor in Sunderland

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist working with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.

Our Academies Division is made up of over 35 Academies specialising in Hair & Beauty, Construction, Business & Pre-Uniformed Services. Our Construction Academies are based in Middlesbrough, Sunderland, and Exeter, specialising in Trades including Bricklaying, Plastering, Carpentry & Joinery, and Painting & Decorating.

Main Purpose of the Post:

At the heart of our service to our learners and employer clients are our tutors and assessors, whose key role is to support and guide students through every stage of their journey. We are seeking a painting and decorating tutor/assessor with experience of TLA and NVQ framework delivery able to develop the skills, behaviours, and competencies of apprentices in construction (Painting & Decorating).

Important Qualities:

• A genuine desire to transform lives through learning.
• The ability to aspire and mentor both young people and adults to achieve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good administration and paperwork skills.
• Appropriate classroom management skills.
• Qualified up to Level 3 in Painting & Decorating.
• Relevant Teaching & Assessing Qualifications.
• Understanding of the Education and Training Industry.

Main Duties:

• Carry out learner inductions and associated processes.
• Deliver a timetable of learning as agreed with the Centre Manager.
• Undertake qualification delivery and planning in collaboration with team members and the Centre Manager.
• Ensure student ILPs are completed appropriate to individual learner requirements.
• Complete the required registers and documentation to the required standards.
• Monitor attendance and performance of the learners on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that support systems are provided to facilitate positive retention, achievement, and progression.
• Timely completion of assessment and documentation to meet Awarding Body, funding Body, and organisational requirements.
• Submit portfolios in a timely manner for interim and summative verification.
• Prepare area reports where required and contribute to inspection activities.
• Contribute to learner disciplinary action requirements.
• Maintain a log of the equipment used by the learners in your department.
• Attend standardisation and team meetings at the designated centres.
• Undertake internal moderation activities as required.
• Promote and ensure safe working practices in line with current Health and Safety legislation.
• Undertake appropriate learning and development activities as required for the job role.
• Ensure the work area is clean and safe for all staff and learners.
• Deliver weekend courses on a rotation basis if required.
• Provide learners, customers, and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance.
• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
• Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health and Safety Policies.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.