Working Hours: 21 Hours per week (3 days per week initially)
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent (x3)
Closing Date: 04 November 2024
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
Qualification -
• Hold a teaching qualification (essential)
• Hold a degree and/or a level 3 vocationally related qualification in the subject area (essential)
• Hold GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English/math's or equivalent (essential)
• Hold Assessors/IQA qualifications (essential) or willingness to achieve within 6 months
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
*Please note - this role is not an apprenticeship *This role is and Assessor/Trainer on apprenticeship programmes. Manchester Adult Education is experiencing significant growth, creating exciting opportunities within our Vocational and Employer Responsive team. We are seeking passionate industry experts to join us on a part-time basis initially. As our service expands, there is potential for increased hours.
You will play a crucial role in planning, delivering, and assessing apprenticeship standards in: Level 3 Business Administration.
*Carefully review the role profile attached before considering to apply. Key responsibilities include: Leading on apprenticeship standard(s) Develop and deliver high quality apprenticeship programmes that prepare apprentices for the End Point Assessment (EPA).
Developing and delivering high-quality training and assessment
Providing mentorship and guidance to apprentices
Collaborating with employers to ensure apprentices succeed
Maintaining accurate learner records and assessment documentation
To be successful in this role, you will possess: A deep understanding of relevant apprenticeship standards/EPA processes
Proven experience in teaching or training within your industry Recent experience of delivering Apprenticeship
Strong assessment and feedback skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
If you are a dedicated professional eager to make a positive impact on the lives of apprentices, we encourage you to apply.
As an Apprenticeship Tutor/Assessor you should: Hold a teaching qualification (essential)
Hold a degree and/or a level 3 vocationally related qualification in the subject area (essential)
Hold GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English/math's or equivalent (essential)
Hold Assessors/IQA qualifications (essential) or willingness to achieve within 6 months
Recent experience of delivering Apprenticeship (essential)
Recent experience of End Point assessment (EPA) and verification processes for apprenticeship standards (essential)
Knowledge and experience of the use and development of e-learning portfolios (essential)
Knowledge and experience of the use and development of learning technologies, including familiarity with Virtual Learning Environment systems, preferably Google Classroom or willingness to learn (desirable)
You should be able to demonstrate: Knowledge of the Apprenticeship process, including mentoring and working with employers
Knowledge of e-portfolios and End Point assessments
Professional and academic competence/qualifications to teach on the qualifications.
Experience of adopting a range of teaching and learning strategies
Use of e-learning platforms such as Equal, google classroom and others or the willingness to learn
Key Accountabilities: To deliver teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard
To assess accurately learners work, both formative and summative, against appropriate apprenticeship standards to ensure learners achieve their qualifications.
To support learners to meet the apprenticeship standards through portfolio evidence and assessing in the workplace, including maintaining candidate records, performing work-based observations and providing supportive feedback.
To support learners and employers in meetings to ensure timely completion or work and high standards are met at all times
To conduct skill interviews with learner and employers to identify gaps
To teach online lessons (where appropriate) as well as teaching in our centres across the city as needed, this may involve the occasional evening class
To take course leadership responsibilities
To take part in team meetings and working groups
To comply with the services quality assurance procedures
To comply with the services policies and procedures
To take personal and professional responsibility for keeping up to-date in the subject area.
You will be joining a committed and supportive service who work together to support learners in the community achieve their goals and secure employment or advance to higher education.
Role profile attached for more information or contact lindsay.loftus@manchester.gov.uk if you have any further questions.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.
If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.
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What we will need from you if you’re successful
If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:
- Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
- References (Current and Previous employer)
- Qualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS) (as applicable)
When you join us
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
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