Joinery Short Course Tutor

Location: Gateshead and Newcastle Hubs and travel throughout Northeast where needed

Reports to: Senior Operations Manager

Salary: £26,000 to £32,000 per annum

Job Purpose: Optimum Skills are a growing and tenacious training provider with centres in the North East of England delivering outstanding quality in the field of Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Pre-employment and Commercial Training. Due to our continued growth we are looking for experienced construction tutors to deliver traineeships/short courses from our Construction Academy in Gateshead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective Delivery: Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment across a variety of learning environments, including the classroom, workplace, and community settings, utilising a variety of teaching methodologies to meet the diverse learning needs of learners. Develop and enhance skills and knowledge in learners from diverse backgrounds, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with curriculum development colleagues to tailor and enhance the apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organisational objectives. Apply extensive subject knowledge and/or industry experience to help design challenging, relevant, and engaging activities and develop high-quality learning materials.
• KPI Achievement: Consistently achieve or surpass KPI targets related to learner progression, retention, achievement, satisfaction and compliance, reporting etc. ensuring the successful delivery and completion of courses.
• Learner Support: Provide individualised advice, guidance, and support to apprentices, identifying their strengths, areas for improvement, and career aspirations to help them achieve their goals. Use a range of innovative teaching strategies to address individual learning needs.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and performance, and ensure compliance with ESFA regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
• Constructive Feedback: Provide consistent, constructive feedback to support learner development and goal achievement.
• Equality and Diversity: Promote an inclusive environment, ensuring equality and diversity are integral to the learning experience.
• Safeguarding: Manage the safeguarding and welfare of learners, reporting incidents per safeguarding protocols.
• Career and Next Steps Guidance: Offer appropriate advice, guidance, and career advice to help motivate learners and optimise their opportunities.
• Continuous Professional Development: Participate in relevant CPD activities to enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the role, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Teamwork: Communicate effectively with learners, employers, colleagues, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates, feedback, and support to ensure a seamless and successful experience for all parties involved.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any additional tasks or projects as assigned by management to support the overall success and growth of Optimum Skills.

Qualifications, Competence & Behaviours:

• Occupational Competence in construction
• Teaching/Tutoring qualification or willingness to work toward
• Hold or be willing to work towards relevant teaching qualifications e.g. PTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed etc.
• Hold or be willing to work towards relevant assessing qualifications e.g. CAVA.
• Level 2 Functional Skills (English, maths and ICT) or equivalent
• Proficient in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office programmes.
• Have experience of training and/or assessing in an educational or workplace environment.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with Company Values.
• Be committed to continuous professional development.
• Share a current/be willing to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.
• Share references which are satisfactory to the Company.

Company Benefits:

• Health Cash Plan (after 3 months employment) which includes receiving up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs.
• Wellbeing Package which includes:

• 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
• Online health and lifestyle analysis.
• Deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just Eat and many more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year