JOB TITLE: Tutor – Construction
Location: Sunderland
Salary range: £26852 - £30416 (salary review pending)
Hours: up to 37 hours per week (part time available)
Contract Term: Non-temporary
Leave: 25 days per annum, pro-rata, subject to local conditions, plus statutory holidays. Additional 3 days for Christmas shutdown week.
About us
Springboard is a registered charity which aims to support the development of sustainable communities, by equipping people with essential skills for work and life. We create employable, life-ready learners through our accessible Study Programmes, Apprenticeships and Adult Skills courses.
Springboard is proud to be an Ofsted rated GOOD provider with 50 years of experience in the sector. We uphold the highest standards in everything we do, fostering positive learning environments and adapting to the needs of individuals. We hold the Matrix Award for Information, Advice and Guidance and Better Health at Work Gold Standard.
Job description
Springboard Constructions Skills Hub is a training facility based at the Rivergreen Industry Centre, Sunderland. The Construction Skills Project works with young people aged 16 -19 and 19+ with different ranges of ability from level 1 up to apprenticeship standard.
Due to the continued success and growth of our construction offer we require and additional Tutor to join the team.
We expect applicants to be able to work not only with young people but also with potential employers. The person appointed will demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation, be a “hands on” person who can encourage young people to engage in this project and develop valuable skills to help them progress into employment in the construction sectors and/or into further training.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Plan and facilitate well-structured, high quality learning experiences to meet learner needs.
- Motivate and inspire learners establishing positive and respectful working relationships, use interactive and engaging approaches to teaching, promoting timely achievement and enabling positive progression.
- Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment, provide constructive verbal and written feedback that ensures learners know how to improve and make progress
- Maintain effective links with employers, provide good levels of support and guidance and effective workplace training.
- Maintain up to date and accurate records of individual learning and progress through the programme, provide swift support and intervention for learners who start to fall behind.
- Maintain safe learning environments, effectively promote Health and Safety,
- Proficient in a range of construction skills including brickwork, groundworks and basic joinery.
- Safeguarding and Prevent, ensuring learners are aware of strategies for staying safe online.
- Ensure inclusive learning environments, effectively promote equality, diversity and inclusion and British values.
- Support learners with SEND to meet their specific needs and overcome individual barriers to learning, where appropriate collaborating with learning support assistants and EHCP officer.
- Embed English, maths and employability in vocational sessions to prepare learners for the world of work.
- Contribute to and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Take responsibility for keeping up to date with appropriate sector and educational developments, including industrial updates and participate in appropriate training and development activities that support your performance.
- Operate with flexibility around location and programme
- Carry out duties in accordance with the Quality Systems and Procedures currently in place throughout the organisation.
- Ensure the operation of efficient and safe environments and perform with due regard for the health, safety and welfare of all within the guidelines of Springboard's Health and Safety Policy
- Assist in marketing and promotion of Springboard programmes and services.
- To undertake other such duties which are commensurate with the post as may be required from time to time, by the Chief Executive or other Springboard Managers
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills and Experience
Recognised qualifications in a construction discipline at a minimum of level 3 or equivalent
- Up to date, knowledge of a range of Construction learning programmes and their assessment methods
- Teaching and assessment qualification or working towards
- Experience of working with young people
- Experience of liaising with outside agencies
- Experience within a training or related environment
- Ability to plan, produce and deliver effective training sessions using and evaluating teaching methods appropriate to learner groups.
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the role.
Essential information
Springboard is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance, ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS and a minimum of two satisfactory references
As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or other characteristic. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £26,852.00-£30,416.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
- Construction: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
