Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor

Thrive Approach; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational training organization is looking for an Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor to develop tailored training for apprentices in London. This role involves conducting assessments and maintaining progress records, as well as promoting equality and safeguarding standards. The ideal candidate should have industry knowledge, relevant qualifications, and strong IT skills. Attractive benefits include 28 days holiday, healthcare plans, and flexible benefits post-probation.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional

Healthcare plan after probation

Free life insurance from day 1

Pension contributions after 3 months

Discounts on learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience working with employers in training or customer relations.
• Hold relevant qualification or relevant experience in subject area.
• Experience in Further Education or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop training plans tailored to candidate needs.
• Conduct observations in workplace.
• Monitor candidate progress and portfolio completion.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Ability to motivate learners

Developing professional relationships

Up-to-date industry knowledge

Education

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications

Assessor qualification

IV/IQA qualification

Tools

e-portfolios

Job description

Job Details: Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor - London

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor - London

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number VN2533

Location City

Location City London

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

About us

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people. We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do. Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally. We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the job

Complete skills reviews with apprentices and employers and identify skill and knowledge gaps.

Develop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to candidate needs.

Maintain records relevant to individual candidates.

Undertake observations in the workplace.

Support the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates’ requirements.

Assess skills and behaviours and feedback to learners using the ePortfolio system.

Training

Develop individual action plans tailored to candidate needs.

Support the delivery of training using approved training resources in the workplace to cover Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

English and Maths – training, monitoring, supporting, recording and reporting to ensure successful completion in partnership with FS specialist.

Provide tutorial support including key training for the Apprentice (and Employer around Prevent and British Values), Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare, Safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements.

Supporting with remote online delivery of webinars to groups of apprentices.

Train and promote British Values and Prevent, mental health and well‑being, careers information and guidance and train on topics such as Sexual Exploitation and being safe online.

Co‑ordination and Support

Monitor candidate progress and provide support in completion of portfolios, end point assessments and other evidence‑setting targets to ensure timely completion.

Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALS.

Supply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmes.

Liaise with Line Manager’s to facilitate reviews and appraisals.

Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and learners as required and contribute to the regular self‑assessment monitoring process.

Take responsibility for the quality of the start‑up pack (on‑boarding) and evidence base for each apprentice.

Attend CPD and standardisation events as appropriate remotely and at Bristol Head Office three times per year and attend company conferences in Bristol as required.

Support the apprentice and employer as part of the end‑point assessment process.

Administration

Complete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing‑up and recording of new candidates on the programme.

Maintain documentation that records the progress of candidates on programme against specified targets.

Complete documentation in relation to visits to employers, candidate reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with candidates and employers.

Ensure timely achievement of all students on programme and complete the required documentation to achieve gateway and end‑point assessment.

Other

Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time.

Equality & Diversity

Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices.

Safeguarding

Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded.

About you

The success of Best Practice Network rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction. It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student‑centredness, equality of opportunity and parity of esteem for staff and students.

At Best Practice Network we are:

Passionate and excited about learning

Inclusive and supportive

Responsive to student, employer and community needs

Always aspiring to the highest standards

Professional and enterprising

Innovative and creative

Friendly and welcoming

The following criteria are used to shortlist applicants and assess candidates. Please show evidence of how you meet these criteria in your application.

Hold a qualification or have experience in the subject area.

Have up‑to‑date industry knowledge.

Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications.

Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role.

Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners.

Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e‑portfolios.

Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time.

Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites.

Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative.

Hold an assessor qualification.

Hold an IV/IQA qualification.

Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment.

Early Years Advanced Practitioner or Management experience.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of a DBS check.

What we Offer

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a healthcare plan once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.