Community Skills Tutor

Are you passionate about empowering individuals and promoting lifelong learning in the community? Newground Together is seeking a skilled and dedicated Community Skills Tutor/ Assessor to join our team. As a Community Skills Tutor/ Assessor, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and informative training sessions to individuals in our local communities and community hubs. If you have a passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Newground Together are a social enterprise and a member of Together Housing Group, with the aim of empowering people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous to achieve our ambition; better lives and opportunities for our communities. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Outline of Key Responsibilities of the Community Skills Tutor/ Assessor...

• Design and deliver training workshops and courses within the community on a range of topics. Create training plans and schemes of work that meet the requirements of accredited bodies, adhere to best practices, and achieve quality targets.
• Utilise different teaching methods to engage learners and enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Adapt teaching materials and techniques to meet the needs of diverse learner groups.
• Provide personalised support and guidance to learners, assisting them in setting goals and achieving personal growth.
• Collaborate with community organizations and partners to develop training programs that cater to the needs of the local community.
• Lead the delivery and accreditation of learner-focused provision.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and outcomes. Also, demonstrate the progression and learning of participants, and monitor their program engagement accurately.
• Stay updated on current trends and developments in adult education and community work..
• Stay abreast of subject and course developments, best practices in subject delivery, and external requirements of funding and accreditation bodies.
• Collaborate with the team of Employment Advisors to meet the learning needs of participants.
• Establish connections between learning and opportunities in the local labour market.
• Monitor and improve course content to ensure effective approaches that help clients develop confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve successful transitions and progression.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has...

• Experience in delivering training in a community setting to participants aged 14+ years up to retirement which enhances employability and promotes personal development.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles and methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of learners.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching, with the ability to respond to the needs and interests of learners and business needs.
• A relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience.
• A passion for community development and promoting lifelong learning.
• Experience of working to recognised national standards including basic skills
• Relevant qualifications e.g. Assessor/ Assessor award (A1, TAQA D32/33), or Level 3 Award in Education and Training or Equivalent (e.g. CretEd, PGCE, PTLLs or Equivalent Training Qualification
• Full Drivers License and access to a vehicle

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Community Skills Tutor role:

• Salary: £33,877 per annum
• 5 days a week working from our Blackburn , East Lancashire and Calderdale hubs delivering.
• Annual salary increments increases
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture. Some out of hours working may be required in line with business needs.
• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. · To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link