Digital Skills Trainer

**Job Title**:Digital Skills/Admin Tutor**

**Salary**:Full-Time, Permanent**

**Contract**:From £20,000 - £33,000 per annum**

**Hours**:38 hours per week**

**Annual Leave**:30 per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays**

**Pension**:NEST Pension Scheme**

**About the College**
- Middlesbrough College is the largest General Further Education College in the Tees Valley and has been situated in Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, since 2008. It has developed from the initial main site to the vibrant campus that is now in place with our Campus Heart, dedicated Sixth Form, STEM Centre, Higher Education Centre, and further development for our apprentices in progress.
- The College provides excellent facilities for approximately 13,000 students from across the region and whilst we are very proud of our campus and the equipment our students have access to, we are clear that it is the experience and dedication of our staff that make a positive difference to the lives of our students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and progress into work, higher education, or apprenticeships.
- In 2020/2021, 96% of learners following a study programme attained a positive destination into further training, apprenticeship, or employment. In the 2022 student exit survey, 91% of respondents agreed that their course was helping them to develop the skills they needed to get a job in the future.
- We employ over 1000 staff and are committed to our staff’s development; we have a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities including a bespoke Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) programme for our aspiring and existing leaders. Opportunities to achieve Assessor and Teaching Qualifications as well as role specific Professional Qualifications.
- Our teaching staff are supported through our Taking Teaching Higher strategy that focuses on ensuring practitioners have the skill set to utilise up to date evidence-based practice, innovate through technology enhanced learning and have access to relevant continuous professional development opportunities.
- The College offers free membership to its gym for all staff as well as discounted rates in the Hair and Beauty salons, and staff sports sessions such as five aside football, Pilates, and badminton. The College has an employee assistance programme that provides support to both staff and their families.

**About the role**

The Tutor in Digital Skills/Admin will be responsible for the delivery of all training; they will contribute to the design and delivery model of learning programmes and assessments, working closely with learners to enable them to successfully achieve their qualifications. Areas for delivery will include: preparation for work, basic digital skills, employability and embedding Maths and English throughout. Tutors have a key role in developing learners to achieve their learning goals and inspire them to overcome barriers. As part of the Adult and Community Learning team you will be responsible for supporting individuals in finding sustainable employment. to sell.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of Level 2 or above in an ICT qualification.
- Functional Skills Maths, English.
- Be working towards or hold a Teaching Qualification (PGCE)
- Be willing to work towards an Assessing Qualification (TAQA or Equivalent).

**Skills & Experience**
- Desire to assist learners achieve their career and learning aspirations.
- High level of self motivation - ability to work on own initiative.
- Clear proactive approach to planning, organising, prioritising workload.
- Good problem solving / decision making skills.
- Well developed interpersonal & communication skills.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Ability to achieve deadlines and targets.
- Ability to motivate others and influence work behaviours.
- Be able to work flexible hours and locations as required.

For more details of requirements, please view the attached Job Description for the role.

**Safeguarding our students**

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please follow this link: Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service Registered Persons (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Further relevant links:
Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy

**Want to know more?**

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Chloe Downes, Curriculum Team Leader in the Adult Community Learning, on.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

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