Sessional Trainer: Catering

West Nottinghamshire College Group is committed to giving adults in our community the opportunity to learn and develop skills and knowledge in a variety of different areas.

We are looking for skilled people to teach a variety of short courses for adults

Do you have the industry skills, knowledge and experience to teach other adults your subject specialism? If the answer is yes, this is a great opportunity for you to join our Adult and Community team to deliver courses within our local area.

We would also like to hear from people who have the relevant skills and experience but do not hold a teaching qualification at present.

We offer flexible hours to fit around your current commitments, including evenings and weekends. Please include all your skills, qualifications and current availability on your application form.

The role will require you to embed the college’s values; Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.

2. The Post

2.1 Main Duties and Responsibilities

a) To plan, develop and deliver courses for groups of adult learners in college and community venues.

b) To design, develop and monitor resources for learner use.

c) Complete learner Individual Learning Plans with every learner to show progress.

d) Take part in regular training to develop role in line with regulatory requirements and participate in team meetings.

e) To work with other tutors in developing best practice learning, teaching and assessment ensuring standardisation and continuity.

f) To assess learners according to established guidelines.

g) To keep up to date with curriculum initiatives, development of standards and general developmental and professional issues relating to the delivery of learning in your area.

h) To implement quality procedures, contributing to thorough, evaluative course reviews which feed into the self-assessment process.

i) To complete documentation, appropriate records of learner performance and administration associated with role and responsibilities.

j) To complete registers in a timely way and accurate manner.

k) To maintain appropriate standards of learner behaviour.

l) You will be required to be flexible towards any additional management requests.

Qualifications:

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLs) or equivalent, e.g. Certificate in Education/PGCE

Appropriate vocational qualification to at least City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

English to at least level 2

Maths to at least level 2

Teaching qualification minimum level 3

IT qualification/experience

Experience:

Vocational experience

Working with community or employer groups

Evidence that you are able to apply effective approaches to teaching to more than one level and target audience

Skills/Knowledge:

Demonstrate suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults including knowledge/understanding of safeguarding.

Sound knowledge of vocational specialism

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work on your own initiative without close supervision

Ability to plan and prioritise

Excellent administrative and organisational skills

Able to work as part of a team

A driving licence

Qualities:

Commitment to safeguarding, Equality and Diversity

Demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for own and others Health and Safety at work

Flexible working

Professional approach

Confidence and enthusiasm

Demonstrate that you take responsibility and ownership, e.g. meeting deadlines, sharing practice, following organisational procedures, challenge processes that do not work for customers.