JOB DESCRIPTION

March 2016

Job title: ESOL TutorDepartment: Client Services

Team: Crisis Skylight EdinburghJob holder: New Post

Reporting to: Core Skills Coordinator

Aim

Under the general direction of the Core Skills Coordinator, plan, organize and deliver a range of classes to homeless and vulnerably housed adults, in order to improve confidence and competence in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Circumstances

  • 17.5 hours per week, worked over three consecutive days, Monday to Wednesday
  • Deliver up to 10.5 hoursof learning activity delivering a range of ESOL courses to Crisis Skylight clients
  • Some evening and weekend work may be required and time off in lieu will be given in accordance with Crisis TOIL policy
  • Based in the Old Town with services delivered in partners’ facilities across Edinburgh.
  • For those who do not have a PVG membership certificate dated within the past year a satisfactory Basic Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland is required for this role. (Existing members of Crisis staff will be advised on how this applies to them)

Salary

£12,068per annum (£24,137 FTE)– £26,714 FTE as of 01 July 2016

Organisational chart

Principle Accountabilities

Recruitment and assessment

  • Recruitand select learners for Crisis Skylight Edinburgh ESOL courses
  • Undertake initial and formative assessment of learners and respond accordingly
  • Create and administer initial and formative assessments which inform the development of training & learning plans that take into account individual needs, styles and interests
  • Deliver a range of training and assessment activities

Teaching and learning support

  • Teach and support ESOL learning in accordance with best practice for the client group
  • Plan, reflect and review each learner’s programme on a regular basis
  • Prepare and use good quality learning materials
  • Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans in accordance with standard practice
  • Establish and maintain standards of conduct with and for the learners
  • Ensure all learning activity aids the progression of individuals and future development plans drawn up
  • Adhere to Crisis policies when dealing with aggressive or challenging behaviour
  • Support volunteers as required within sessions

Certification and quality assurance

  • Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment against the standards set for the programme
  • Make and keep appropriate assessment records
  • Liaise as required with internal moderators and representatives of awarding bodies.
  • Maintain and provide required records for accountability purposes
  • Source and maintain accreditation procedures and associated paperwork
  • Fulfil accreditation requirements and assess Crisis Skylight Edinburgh clients in line with SQA procedures
  • Contribute to the development of Crisis Skylight Edinburgh quality assurance systems
  • Compile and maintain member records in line with audit procedures maintaining member confidentiality at all times
  • Ensure any safeguarding concerns are identified and reported in line with Crisis procedures

Contribution to the team and organisation

  • Develop and share teaching and learning materials with the team
  • Participate in professional development activities
  • Participate in the continual improvement of resources, learning environments and delivery of effective teaching methods and styles
  • Promote well-being and development of the organisation internally and externally
  • Preserve good professional relationships with other individuals and agencies
  • Develop and share teaching and learning materials with the team and with other Skylight centres
  • Identify learners that would benefit from one to one support from a Work and Learning or Progression Coach

General Accountabilities

  • Actively encourage and support member involvement within Crisis
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of Crisis’ work and the needs and circumstances of homeless people
  • Comply with Crisis policies and procedures, including Health and Safety policies, for which all employees owe a duty of care both to themselves and others, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in the light of the main purpose of the job

Person Specification

Essential

  1. The applicant must hold a CELTA/Cert TESOL qualification at SCQF level 7/8
  2. The applicant must have demonstrable experience in delivering and assessing SQA ESOL qualifications from SCQF level 2 – level 4
  3. Experience of delivering ESOL accredited courses to a wide range of levels in an adult education setting
  4. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups using a variety of media
  5. Experience in the preparation, planning and marking of assessments and thetracking and monitoring of individuals’ progress
  6. Ability to keep accurate and up to date records, sharing information as and when appropriate
  7. Proven organisational skills including an ability to prioritise, be self motivated and have good time-management skills
  8. Proven experience of engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach adults in relevant educational and training programmes
  9. A capacity to work on your own and as part of a team with a willingness to reflect upon and develop ones own practice
  10. A passion for innovative learning, creativity and engaging people in lifelong learning and skills
  11. A knowledge of and ability to comply with safeguarding procedures
  12. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion

Desirable

  1. Diploma in TESOL or TQFE
  2. Ability to speak a second European/Eastern European language

We encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly those with personal or previous experience of homelessness.