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Health, safety and environment tutor

Valkyrie Support Services

Location(s): Remote (with travel throughout the Midlands)

 

Valkyrie Support Services are seeking a highly motivated Tutor with a strong background working in Manufacturing and Health & Safety to join our growing team. We are looking for a Tutor who specialises in Health and Safety but there is also potential to deliver training across a range of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programmes.

Valkyrie Support Services specialise in Engineering and Manufacturing, Health and Safety and Business, and are part of the High Ridge Training Group. High Ridge Training Group consists of specialist training providers who combine and share best best practice, management and administrative/operational resources, to deliver high quality training in Apprenticeships across a range of sectors.

Job Description

Responsible for delivering creative and inspiring remote and onsite lessons to learners. You will deliver high quality training sessions and consistently assess achievement of knowledge, skills and behaviours ensuring readiness for end point assessment.

Experience and qualifications in teaching and training are desirable but not essential, as long as there is a willingness to work towards mandatory qualifications.

This is a remote working role, however you may be required to travel, mainly throughout the Midlands, on a flexible basis. Most work takes place during normal office hours, but some flexibility is necessary to cater for Apprentices who may work across different shift patterns.

Main Duties

  • Teaching Health, Safety and Environment workshops at Level 3

  • Teaching Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programmes up to level 4

  • Provide 1-2-1 and group remote learning support, and motivate learners in their studies

  • Conduct formal reviews with learner, employer and mentor every 12 weeks or as required

  • Manage caseload to ensure learners complete in a timely manner

  • Contribute to the enrolment process, conducting initial assessments, identifying additional support requirements and deliver information, advice and guidance (IAG) to ensure programme suitability

  • Plan and produce schemes of work and lesson plans (showing methods of delivery)

  • Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials which take into account differentiation and individual learning styles

  • Use a range of appropriate delivery methodologies

  • Maintain accurate records as required for examinations, assessments and report on learner progress

  • Maintain weekly caseload reports and provide progress updates to learners, employers and management on a regular basis and on request

  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities to ensure knowledge and skills meet industry standards

  • Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Management systems and comply with all policies and procedures e.g. Safeguarding and Prevent, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities and ensure that these policies are followed

  • Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development, ensuring your own teaching practice conforms with standards

  • To undertake any other duties as requested at any time

  • Be prepared to work outside standard office hours, only if needed to facilitate learners experience and shift patterns

  • Attend regular teaching and learning meetings

  • Follow company policy and procedures at all times

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential:

  • Minimum of 3 years work based Health and Safety Experience

  • Recognised Health and safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

  • Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic

Desirable:

  • Recognised assessing qualifications ie. A1, CAVA or equivalent (or working towards)

  • Relevant teaching qualification ie. Level 3 Award in Education and Teaching (Formally PTLLS) or above/equivalent

  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment, Processes and Practice

  • Minimum GCSE Grade C, or equivalent, qualifications in English and Mathematics

  • Minimum of 3 years work based Lean Manufacturing experience

  • Experience of delivering apprenticeships to groups/individuals

  • Experience of providing remote support to learners using a range of delivery methods, including the use of technology e.g. Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

  • Experience of embedding Maths and English up to Level 2 (Functional Skills)

What we can offer you:

  • 26.5-30k base, with the opportunity to boost earnings through our performance-based bonus scheme

  • Benefits including an additional 3 days annual leave between the Christmas and New Year period

  • Opportunities for further learning and career development

  • Passionate, supportive colleagues

  • Flexible and supportive working environment

  • Home based role

  • Laptop and mobile provided.

High Ridge Training Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory pre employment screening, including references, DBS check and right to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individual regardless of their race, gender, disability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £26,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Education:

  • Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

  • Industry: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

 

Procurement and supply trainer

Valkyrie Support Services

Location(s): Remote

 

Valkyrie Training Services are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Trainer to deliver Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Standards on a full time, permanent or freelance basis. Part time, increasing to full time can also be considered.

As a Tutor, you will be responsible for teaching and supporting learners through their Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment. With a background in Procurement and Supply you will draw upon your own knowledge and experience to guide learners and develop their Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours, while ensuring a safe, stimulating and supportive environment.

Main duties

  • Teaching and supporting learners through their Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment

  • Provide 1-2-1 and group remote learning support, and motivate learners in their studies

  • Conduct formal reviews with learner, employer and mentor every 12 weeks or as required

  • Manage caseload to ensure learners complete in a timely manner

  • Contribute to the enrolment process, conducting initial assessments, identifying additional support requirements and deliver information, advice and guidance (IAG) to ensure programme suitability

  • Plan and produce lesson plans

  • Prepare and use suitable teaching and learning materials which take into account differentiation and individual learning styles

  • Use a range of appropriate delivery methodologies

  • Maintain accurate records as required for examinations, assessments and report on learner progress

  • Maintain weekly caseload reports and provide progress updates to learners, employers and management on a regular basis and on request

  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities to ensure knowledge and skills meet industry standards

  • Follow all agreed Quality Assurance Systems and Risk Management systems and comply with all policies and procedures e.g. Safeguarding and Prevent, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities and ensure that these policies are followed

  • Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development, ensuring your own teaching practice conforms with standards

  • Attend regular teaching and learning meetings

  • Follow company policy and procedures at all times

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential:

  • University degree-level qualification

  • Minimum of 3 years work based sector experience

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

  • Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic

Desirable:

  • Recognised assessing qualification, e.g. A1, CAVA or equivalent

  • Recognised teaching qualification e.g. PTLLS or Award in Education and Training

  • Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment, Processes and Practice

  • Functional Skills qualifications/GCSE’s in Maths and English at Level 2/Grade C or above

  • Knowledge of safeguarding and the Prevent Duty

  • Experience of delivering Apprenticeship standards

  • Experience of providing remote support to learners using a range of delivery methods, including the use of technology e.g. Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

  • Experience of embedding Maths and English up to Level 2 (Functional Skills)

What we can offer you:

  • Opportunities for further learning and career development

  • Passionate, supportive colleagues

  • Flexible and supportive working environment

  • Home based role

  • Laptop and mobile provided

Valkyrie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, references, DBS check and right to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individual regardless of their race, gender, disability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Job Types: Freelance, Part-time, Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Company pension

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Experience:

  • Procurement: 1 year (required)

  • Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

 

We are always on the lookout for ambitious, talented people to join us. If you have a passion for Further Education and would like to be a part of the team, get in touch! CVs, cover letters, and questions are always welcome at careers@highridgetraining.co.uk