Job Introduction
Role Purpose
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Skills & Learning is a top performing Adult Community Education (ACE) provider, previously shortlisted for provider of the year in the prestigious Times Education awards. Ofsted judge the service as ‘Good’ overall and the quality of Information, Advice and Guidance is independently checked and endorsed by Matrix. Direct Claim Status (the highest level of autonomy) is held for the qualifications we deliver, and Government administered learner satisfaction survey results are excellent; most learners achieve and would recommend Skills & Learning to others.
We are seeking an Employability and Progression Coach to help deliver on our new UKSPF project who can coach/deliver workshops in areas such as CV Writing, Interview Skills and Job Searching (non-qualification courses). Teaching assignments will include daytimes, weekends and evenings and will cover Dorset, so flexibility is essential.
We use MS Teams to deliver online and hybrid teaching as well as in day-to-day communications with staff.
The roles are fixed term until May 2025 in the first instance. Both full and part time hours are available.
Main Responsibilities
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- Employability and Progression Coach - coach and support learners to progress towards the workplace
The Ideal Candidate
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Essential requirements for applicants are:
- A teaching qualification e.g., Award, Certificate or Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
- Level 2 English and maths qualifications e.g., GCSE at Grade C or 4 or equivalent
- At least 2 years’ experience of Teaching or Training
- Experience of using MS Teams
Desirable requirements:
- Advice and Guidance qualification/careers guidance experience
Tutors are expected to adhere to the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers developed by the Education and Training Foundation. The successful candidate will join a teaching and learning team of some 200 staff.
Please clearly state in your application:
- how many hours you could commit to
- what your flexibility is with the hours and travel requirements
- what qualifications you hold
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
