Tutor / Assessor in London

This is a Full Time, Permanent Position. Hull Training and Adult Education is part of Hull City Council and is one of the largest providers of vocational training and further education in the region with an excellent reputation for delivering quality courses to industry. Recently rated by Ofsted as good for delivering apprenticeship we are looking to add to our team of skilled tutors and expand our construction training.

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic tutor with relevant bricklaying qualifications and experience of working in the industry. Although previous teaching experience would be an advantage we have an excellent record of teacher training and encourage anyone who feels they have the ability to pass on their skills and knowledge to learners to apply. We are looking for individuals who can make a significant contribution to the development and skills of the next generation of bricklayers. You must be organised, be able to work as part of a team to agreed targets, working with young people age 16+. We are looking for someone that can be innovative and pro-active with a hands-on approach. You will teach both practical and theory based sessions to learners. The ability to motivate young people is essential.

Principal Accountabilities:

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
• Assist in ensuring that the vocational area provides a high quality and efficient service which meets the needs of learners and makes full and proper use of available resources in accordance with funding body contracts and awarding body requirements.
• With support, develop learners in vocational requirements to ensure their working practices meet with approved standards in order that they gain nationally recognised qualifications and the skills and expertise that will enable them to enhance their employment prospects/social mobility aspirations/goals.
• Undertake assessment of learners learning outcomes as specified by the relevant awarding bodies and monitor and review learner's progress, providing support and guidance and referral to agencies as appropriate.
• Assist with the control of resources to ensure all stock and equipment is secure, serviceable and regularly accounted for.
• Assist with the on-boarding of learners and undertake initial assessment to identify additional learning needs and assist in the development and implementation of vocational and non-vocational training.
• Responsible for all aspects of classroom management including discipline, timekeeping, progress and welfare of learners.
• Advise the lead manager for the relevant subject area of any item affecting the smooth running of the vocational area.
• With support, update training records for all learners and ensure these records meet the requirements of examining bodies and the funding bodies.
• Contribute to the yearly cycle of the self-assessment review process via self-evaluation of teaching practice and the development of their own continuous improvement plan in accordance with current Ofsted guidelines (Education Inspection Framework).
• Responsible for ensuring the application of safeguarding procedures of children, young people and/or adults in accordance with statutory provisions to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
• The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council.

The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility. The postholder must be flexible to ensure the operational needs of the Council are met. This includes the undertaking of duties of a similar nature and responsibility as and when required, throughout the various workplaces in the Council.

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:

• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.