Adult Learning Tutor

Job Purpose

To deliver high quality teaching and learning and assessment in one or more pathway areas in range of locations as stated above.
To deliver stand alone and embedded contextualised learning programmes in line with local and national priorities
To deliver learning programmes that are, flexible, tailored, have multiple entry points to cohorts of learners within employability, enterprise and fee-paying context

Directly Responsible For:
Learners
Directly Responsible To:
Pathway Leader

Main Areas of Responsibility:

To teach a maximum of 24 hours/week within one or more curriculum pathway areas in a variety of contexts and locations.
To use innovative methods of delivery including digital ICT, within a contextualised and embedded context.
To provide initial advice guidance and assessment for learners.
To plan and deliver; high quality, appropriate and relevant learning activities.
To participate in course development including design of training packages and to develop appropriate learning materials and resources.
To ensure individual learner needs are identified and met, which includes undertaking: initial assessment, individual action planning, formative and summative assessments and recording of progress and achievement
To work with other colleagues to plan, develop and deliver learning programmes and materials.
To comply with and support the implementation of service quality assurance standards, systems and procedures. Including observation of teaching, learning and assessment (OTLA).
To deliver flexible learning programmes that are tailored to the learners needs.
To contribute to the area of learning self-assessment review (SAR).
To take part in professional development activities.
To carry out assessment procedures to evidence learning and attend associated moderation meetings.
To contribute to the marketing of courses and learner engagement recruitment.
To liaise with all other appropriate staff for the well running, planning and delivery of courses.
To keep up to date with the current policies and practices of the Adult Learning Service.
To ensure that Health and Safety legislation is adhered to and to undertake regular risk assessments in liaison with Pathway Leader and Business Support managers.
To ensure that work complies with all statutory requirements and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation and codes of practice.
To implement the policies and practices of the Adult Learning Service for Quality Improvement and Assurance and Equality and Diversity.
To comply with and ensure that all course documentation is maintained in accordance with service standards and procedures.
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in this area of learning and to disseminate and share good practice and expertise with other staff.
To act as a mentor for a designated number of sessional tutors.
To identify appropriate progression routes for learners to enhance employability/enterprise or wider social outcomes.
To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post, assigned by the Service Manager.
It is expected that the Officer will participate fully in:
Staff development
Training opportunities which are made available
The organisation and delivery of in-service training in the area of responsibility and appropriate to the level of the post.
PRD process
Observation of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA).
Develop the City Councils commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertake

Supervision and Management Responsibility:

No Supervision and Line Management responsibility

Budget and Financial Responsibility:

Being fully accountable for managing the councils resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact.

Social Value Responsibility:

Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities. Physical Demands of the Job:

This post is a combination of office work and field work. It will…