Job Title: IT Tutor (Part Time)Department: Client Services

November 2014

Job title: IT Tutor (part time)Department: Client services

Team: Crisis Skylight MerseysideJob holder: New post

Reports to: Functional Skills Coordinator

Aim

Deliver a range of ICT programmes, ranging from entry level up to level 2, to homeless and vulnerable adults in order to improve confidence and competence in IT.
Under the general direction of the Functional Skills Coordinator, to plan, organise and deliver up to 14 hours of teaching a week in the specialist area.

Dimension

Some supervision of volunteers may be required
The post holder will have no budget responsibility

Circumstances

21 hours per week (0.6 contract) – working pattern to be agreed
Some evening and weekend work may be required
Based in Liverpool with services delivered in partners facilities across Merseyside
CSM will run three twelve week terms per year. Terms breaks will be used for ad-hoc events such as jobs fairs, award ceremonies, taster sessions, end of term performances and preparation for the next term.
A satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for this role. Crisis Skylight Merseyside also works with young people aged 16 and 17 and so the DBS check will establish the successful applicant’s suitability to work with children as well as vulnerable adults.

Salary

£14,198 pa (£23,664 pa pro rata)

Background

Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change.

Crisis Skylight, our award winning and accredited education, training and employment services, offer practical and creative workshops with formal learning opportunities that lead to qualifications and finding work. Crisis has Skylight centres open in London, Oxford and Newcastle and operates outreach services in Merseyside, Birmingham, South Yorkshire and Edinburgh.

In Merseyside, Skylight services are delivered on an outreach basis in existing homeless and community facilities. Our locations cover Liverpool, Wirral, South Sefton and St. Helens. In future years we plan to increase the range and depth of the services on offer and extend our services to North Sefton and Knowsley.

Organisational chart

Principle Accountabilities

Recruitment and assessment

To recruit and select learners on the basis of need
To undertake initial and formative assessment of learners, and respond accordingly
To create and administer assessments which inform the development of training & learning plans taking into account individual needs, styles and interests
To deliver a range of IT training and assessment activities

Teaching and learning support

To deliver ICT training and assessment activities in accordance with best practice
To plan, reflect and review each learner’s programme on a regular basis
To prepare and use suitable and good quality learning materials
To prepare schemes of work and lesson plans in accordance with standard practice
To establish and maintain standards of conduct with and for the learners
To adhere to departmental policies when dealing with aggressive or challenging behaviour
To implement blended learning integrating online and classroom teaching

Certification and quality assurance

To assess the learners’ progress and attainment against the standards set for the programme
To make and keep appropriate assessment records
To liaise as required with internal moderators and other representatives of awarding bodies
To maintain and provide required records for accountability purposes
To source and maintain accreditation procedures and associated paperwork
To fulfil accreditation requirements and administer and assess examinations

Contribution to the team and organisation

Evaluate own teaching critically and using this to improve effectiveness; taking responsibility for own professional development

Contribute to IT and CSM initiatives on teaching and learning, including joint planning and team teaching
To promote well-being and development of the organisation internally and externally
To work within the organisation’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities
Support and manage volunteers as required within the classes

General

To develop and maintain an understanding of the charity’s work and the needs and circumstances of homeless people
To 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
To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in the light of the main purpose of the job

Person Specification

Essential

The applicant must either hold or be willing to work towards a teaching qualification e.g. PTTLS, DTTLS, Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, PGCE / Cert Ed
Hold an IT qualification at a minimum of level 2
Experience of delivering a range of IT training from beginner to level 2
Proven experience of engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach adults in relevant training programmes in creative and exciting ways
Experience of developing teaching and learning materials and the tracking and monitoring of individuals progress
Experience in the preparation and planning of assessments and individual learning plans
A capacity to work on your own and as part of a team with a willingness to reflect upon and develop ones own practice
Able to communicate effectively with a range of people
Ability to keep accurate and up to date records, sharing information as and when appropriate
A passion for innovative learning, creativity and engaging people in lifelong learning and skills
Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion

Desirable

Access to own transport with ability to travel throughout Merseyside

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