BTEC - UK Based Trainer

As a BTEC Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering online and face-to-face courses in the UK. BTEC Trainers are required to keep up to date with changes in the education sector and the latest developments in their subject area. There is also a requirement to work with our internal support teams on the continual improvement of professional development courses. You will be required to undertake international travel. Please note: This role is a freelance/contractual role.

Responsibilities:

• Pre-event Preparation:
• If required, attend in-house briefing provided by Pearson to develop an in-depth understanding of our courses and materials.
• Attend, if required, meetings with clients to understand their needs from any Pearson delivery.
• Attend training sessions to develop technical skills necessary to deliver online events.
• Practice with resources to be fully confident and competent in their use.
• Complete Pearson's Global Content Standards Training to ensure all training content development and delivery is compliant with these standards.
• Delivery:
• Ensure that all objectives are met within the training session.
• Present information in a way that is suited to the customer and environment.
• Use Ed Tech confidently within the training session.
• Deal appropriately with all customer queries in a professional manner.
• Manage own time and travel arrangements. (All travel arrangements and expenses will be covered by Pearson.)
• Deliver the agreed training session in line with guidelines from the customer and Pearson.
• Feedback:
• Complete and submit a summary feedback form for every session delivered.
• Training session delegate feedback should be scored consistently within expectations.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Experience of teaching a Pearson BTEC International Specification.
• Experience of delivering effective training to adult delegates.
• A good understanding of the qualification and assessment principles.
• High level of subject knowledge to deliver the training.
• Teaching, administration, assessment, or management experience in the relevant subject and level.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using a laptop, internet, and Microsoft PowerPoint; demonstrable experience of using technology to support your training delivery.
• Ability to manage the learning and development of a range of teaching professionals who may bring differing viewpoints.
• Positive attitude towards all forms of feedback.
• Commitment to your own professional development.
• Ability to represent Pearson appropriately whilst delivering training according to our contractual terms and conditions.
• Required to deliver using materials that Pearson has commissioned or provided.
• The delivery of these materials should be consistent with the quality and standards required by Pearson.
• Required to deliver training sessions in English.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English is essential.
• The ability to deliver training in other languages may be beneficial (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic).

Knowledge:

• Relevant qualification and assessment principles.
• Subject knowledge.
• Training knowledge.

Skills:

• Communication / Giving Presentations.
• Leadership.
• Influencing & Facilitation.
• Organisation.
• Teamwork.
• IT Competent.
• Customer Service.
• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity.
• Decision-making and Judgment.

Application Information:

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators, and verifiers. Closing date: 17 November 2024 at midnight.