Total Package: £20,000 to £25,000
Closing date: Fri 24th Nov 2023
Hours: 35.00
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
Department: Functional Skills
Your
Mission
The Functional Skills Officer will deliver excellence in learning across
the business, providing support to learners via various methods to enable them
to achieve their Functional Skills within the allocated timeframe, ultimately
leading to the timely achievement of their apprenticeship. This will be
achieved through innovative approaches that meet the needs of each learner as
an individual. You will have excellent
knowledge of Functional Skills, both maths and English, and be able to
demonstrate excellent customer service, employer engagement, and success against
KPIs.
Key
Tasks
·
Support learners and
provide engaging sessions to progress their knowledge and complete their exams
within the required time periods - English 6 months and Maths 9 months
·
Teaching and support
will be delivered across a range of blended learning styles to suit the needs
of the learner. These can include face-to-face sessions where necessary, group
sessions, independent learning via activity setting, and online sessions via
Teams.
·
Visit every learner
every 4 weeks, demonstrating progression toward the required aims
·
Support in the
development of resources and activities to enhance the learner's progress
·
Set and mark mock
exams and provide constructive feedback to support the learner to improve
·
Ensure that all
teaching practices align with Awarding Organisation rules and that learners
understand the processes for sitting exams in line with invigilation policies
and procedures.
·
Be enthusiastic and
proactive in developing your own skills in the workplace
·
Demonstrate a
commitment to continued professional development
Requirements
for the Role
·
Excellent written and
verbal communication skills
·
Have flexibility and
be able to work to tight deadlines
·
Organised and able to
manage multiple activities
·
Be willing to travel
UK-wide to deliver intense support sessions and attend regular meetings
·
Full clean UK driving
licence
Qualifications
·
Level 3 Award in
Education and Training Or TAQA (or willing to work towards)
·
Level 2 / Grade C /
Grade 4 qualification in Maths and English
Experience
·
Prior experience in
coaching or assessing in an apprenticeship environment with an emphasis on
Functional Skills
·
Confident in the use
of IT systems, including delivery of online sessions via Teams and Microsoft
packages
Knowledge
·
Basic
understanding of apprenticeships and the requirements to achieve
·
A good
understanding of Awarding Organisations rules and procedures
Personal
Qualities
·
Excellent
communication skills
·
Ability to build
strong relationships with internal stakeholders and engage with employers and
learners
·
To be able to liaise
with multiple departments within BBET to ensure compliance with all learner
activity
·
Be able to work in an
organised fashion to ensure all duties are carried out within required
timescales
·
Be able to work
independently and manage your own diary
Benefits
· 25 days
holiday, plus an extra day off for your birthday
· Christmas
shut down
· Access to
our Retail benefits discounts
· Childcare
Discounts
And many more…..
If a high volume of applicants is received, the advert may close earlier.