Skills and Employability Tutor

London School of Science & Technology Ltd T/a LSST
Wembley
3 months ago
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Job description The London School of Science & Technology (LSST) is one of UKs leading, largest and fastest growing independent higher education provider with over 8000 students, 6 campuses and 3 university partnerships.

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The team behind LSST is passionately committed to transforming lives by providing excellent education. We believe no matter what your background, your age or personal circumstances everyone is entitled to access a good education. We have one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, placing us in the top 15 in the UK.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Skills and Employability Tutor on a Full-time, permanent basis.
About this role: Our vision is one in which FE and HE work seamlessly together offering the learning opportunities and social mobility that unlock the potential of learners. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join LSST as we invest in our FE provision for London and beyond. Our current provision focuses on Skills Bootcamps for adults which will be the initial focus for this role. However, as we develop our provision further across the country, as an early joiner to our Further Education team youll be in the perfect position to contribute your ideas, develop your skills and advance your career.
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Skills & Employability Tutor to join our team. Skills Bootcamps require a high level of learner achievement in terms of their learning aims and job/career outcomes. Consequently, you will work closely with the Head of Further Education (or other leader) to design, develop, and deliver a curriculum that meets the employment ambitions of our learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in skills & employability programmes that result in job outcomes. You will have experience delivering courses to learners from a wide variety of backgrounds and starting points ideally within an Ofsted inspected provision e.g. FE College, Independent Training Provider, JCP provider or similar.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop & deliver FE programmes particularly (during 2024/25) Skills Bootcamp courses in:
Data science
Digital skills
Quality control
Leadership, and management
Produce and deliver a learner journey for each curriculum that will result in
Initial assessment, induction, and individual learner plans
Production of engaging and interactive learning materials and activities.
High quality learning content alongside effective employability skills.
Assessment points that evaluate learner progress through assignments, projects, and exams.
Achievement of key milestones such as completion of accredited/non-accredited learning, securing of job interviews and progression into employment in line with the requirements of the programme.
Meticulous records as required for the learner to make progress and for LSST to meet its funding and regulatory obligation.
Embed safeguarding, prevent and Fundamental British values as part of the curriculum.
Support learner progression in English and maths and embed the development of literacy and numeracy skills within the programme. Provide constructive feedback and support to learners to help them achieve their learning goals.
Ensure a wrap around service of pastoral support for learners that aids their journey, supports retention, and makes them feel valued .
Stay up to date with industry trends and incorporate relevant skills and knowledge into the curriculum as required by the local employers
Collaborate with other faculty members and staff to enhance the overall learning experience.
Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve teaching practices.
Any other duty as reasonable requested by the line manager or member of LSST senior management.
Personal Qualities:
Your drive and passion for supporting learners will see them progress into work, gain a promotion, or secure a career change against targets.
Your flexibility and adaptability mean that you can adapt content as our learner profile demands. Furthermore, as LSSTs FE offer evolves, youll be comfortable being deployed across new and emerging programmes.
As an outcome orientated colleague, you will combine learning input with employability skills resulting in high quality impact for our learners.
You are detail minded when it comes to understanding the starting points, progression and readiness for employment, promotion, entry to higher learning or career change.
By being a team player, working with colleagues, stakeholders, and other organisations you will ensure our programmes reach the ambitious standards of Ofsted, auditors, awarding bodies and others.
Qualifications & Experience E= Essential D = Desirable:
Educated to Level 4 or above (E).
Appropriate teacher/trainer qualification (E)
Relevant delivery experience in post 16 education, Employability or Apprenticeships (E).
Strong knowledge of teaching adults and learners 19+ (E).
Excellent communication and presentation skills (E).
Ability to engage and support learners from diverse backgrounds (E).
Proven experience in delivering boot camp-style courses (D).
Experience in developing highly engaging, attractive, and innovative digital learning materials (D)
Proficiency in using educational technology and online learning platforms (D).
Experience with curriculum development and instructional design (D).
Industry certifications in prevent and safeguarding (D).
Familiarity with current trends and best practices in Further Education (D).
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (D)
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Access to innovative educational resources and technology.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person

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