London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) Is the Leading Specialist College for Beauty And

About LCBT

London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) is the leading specialist college for beauty and related industries. Founded in 1995, the college is now the largest in the UK delivering approx 30% of NVQ Beauty Therapy qualifications in London and the provider nationally of the Diploma in Retail Beauty Consultancy, developed by LCBT with key employers in the industry. The college is funded directly by the SFA and YPLA, as well as ESF programmes. LCBT holds the following quality standards:

OFSTED – Grade 2

Matrix Standard for Internal and External Advice, Information and Guidance
Investors in People Silver Standard

LCBT is open all year, operates without term breaks and offers monthly enrolment for classroom based delivery meeting the needs of learners and employers, by open access to learning throughout the year and offering opportunity to employers to qualified therapists through the in house Job Shop brokerage service. Learners are able to progress to higher levels without a break, moving into employment quickly; it is possible for Level 2 and 3 to be completed within 15 months.

The college policy of enrolment is – Careers not Courses – built around our distinctive pre-enrolment policy designed to establish learners’ needs, aims and aspirations to work in the industry and place them on the appropriate course which directly contributes to the outstanding success and progression on to further education and employment. The LCBT Job Shop monitors learner progression into further education and employment and reports positive progression rates of 92%. The Job Shop consistently advertises an average 500 jobs on behalf of the wide range of employers with whom LCBT engages.

LCBT will enrol approximately 1300 learners this year for Beauty Therapy NVQ and qualifications. Enrolment numbers increase year on year and yet demand from learners and employers still heavily outweighs the places available. LCBT’s Central London location and world renowned reputation for quality attracts learners from 44 Local Authorities in London and the South East.

Specialist short course delivery is focused on industry needs and paid for directly by the learner or employer. This provision is planned to increase significantly with the recent addition of extra building capacity.

Work Based Learning provision has seen significant expansion over the past two years with further expansion planned for the forthcoming years.

National delivery of the Retail Beauty qualification at Level 2 delivered entirely within the workplace has been taken up by over 40 major companies. Approximately 1200 retail consultants undertook the qualification in 2010/11. Companies have reported positive impact/increased business and a number of other major companies are looking to either pilot or roll this out to sales counter staff nationally. The introduction of the Level 3 qualification provides further progression opportunities for staff working within this priority sector. The number of candidates undertaking a retail qualification nationally is expected to double in the next few years.

The success of the Retail Beauty qualification led to the appointment of LCBT as lead for the West End Skill Shop (WESS). Flagship of the National Skills Academy for Retail, national network of Skill Shops. WESS launched in early 2011 as the one-stop-shop for retailers and clients looking to secure employment within the retail sector.

LCBT are also the lead for Retail, beauty and general, at the new Westfield site in Stratford. Significant delivery is due to be rolled out shortly. Seetec are leading the Skills Academy at Stratford, delivering pre-employment training, with LCBT as lead partner for Apprenticeship delivery.

LCBT will continue to work with schools in the delivery of the Hair and Beauty Diploma for 14-16 year olds. Further opportunities for engaging with this age group will be key.

Other opportunities for expansion include the care sector, distance learning and the overseas market.

Job Description

Job Title: Functional SkillsEnglish Tutor

Department/Division: Teaching & Learning

Salary: £TBC

Hours:40 hoursa week,

Weekdays - Monday to Friday

Occasional Saturdays/Evenings

Reports to:Deputy Head of Learner Responsive

Line Manager:Functional Skills Coordinator

Main site: GMS and RS

Period of appointment: Permanent

Probationary period: 6 months

About LCBT

LCBT is the leading specialist college for beauty and related industries; founded in 1995 the college is now the largest in the UK delivering approx 30% of NVQ Beauty Therapy qualifications in London and the exclusive provider nationally of the BTEC Retail Beauty Consultant, developed by LCBT with key employers in the industry. The college is funded directly by Further Education, Work Based Learning and Train to Gain, as well as ESF programmes. The college holds the following quality standards:

OFSTED – Grade 2

Training Quality Standard
Matrix Standard for Internal and External Advice, Information and Guidance
Investors in People Standard

LCBT is open all year, operates without term breaks and offers monthly enrolment, meeting the needs of learners and employers, by open access to learning throughout the year and offering opportunity to employers to qualified therapists through the in house Job Shop brokerage service. Learners are able to progress to higher levels without a break, moving into employment quickly; it is possible for Level 2 and 3 NVQ’s to be completed within 15 months.

LCBT will enrol approximately 1200 learnersthis year for Beauty Therapy NVQ programmes. Enrolment numbers increase year on year and yet demand from learners and employers still heavily outweighs the places available. LCBT’s Central London location and world renowned reputation for quality attracts learners from 44 Local Authorities in London and the South East.

Specialist short course delivery is focused on industry needs and paid for directly by the learner or employer. This provision will increase year on year.

Employers in the Beauty Therapy market are defined as 90% micro and small businesses are supported through the LCBT Business Support Unit and SME Clinics, offering skills analysis, training workshops, and jobs brokerage through the in-house recruitment service. Approximately 90% of learners progress to further education or employment.

The Beauty Retail sector provision is funded through Work Based Learning and Train to Gain national delivery of the BTEC Retail Beauty Consultant Diploma, developed by LCBT with key employers. To date, over 40 national employers have contracted for delivery of the training nationally. It is envisaged that, funding permitted, this will grow exponentially both within the national and international markets as opportunities to work with the British Council are anticipated. Further developments for the curriculum include development of level three and level four qualifications.

Major planned areas of expansion from 2009 included the Beauty Retail & Therapy Delivery and 16-18 offer of Hair & Beauty Schools Diploma.

The Role:

This is a role within LCBT’s Teaching and Learning Department. Duties are shared within the team and the department is responsible for fulfilling enrolment targets to contract. The department also provides information, advice and guidance to applicants and learners on programme and works closely with all other LCBT departments.

LCBT maintains high standards of customer service across all areas and we aim to provide our learners with a superb experience during their time at LCBT. Working within Teaching and Learning you will be dealing directly with learners, visitors and staff on a daily basis. It is a key requirement of this role that all communication is dealt with effectively, efficiently and in a friendly and professional manner at all times.

LCBT has a unique delivery methodology which is designed to offer access to vocational education on times and days which meet individual needs. For this reason, we have courses starting and finishing each month across a range of delivery patterns i.e. weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Amongst your duties you will be responsible for providing information across a range of areas in a range of formats including group presentations, one to one, telephone, email and written correspondence, it is therefore imperative that you maintain an in depth knowledge of all of the services on offer so that the information is relevant and accurate. You will also be responsible for all matters relating to the provision of additional learning support and key skills for life.

All aspects of LCBT service delivery is subject to ongoing evaluation and improvement through a range of methods including feedback from learners, clients, visitors and staff. You will be expected to work towards the continuous improvement of all feedback and results of the service delivery in this area.

Key to the success of this position is the desire to help individuals achieve their learning and personal aspirations. You will be responsible for individual assessment and educational offering to applicants and key performance indicators are the retention, achievement and success figures achieved by LCBT.

Most learners on programme receive all or at least some of the funding for their course through the Learning and Skills Council and a range of other funding bodies. As a team member, you will be required to maintain systems and assist with any audit requirements and/or preparation of audits and inspections, internally and externally.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will take more involvement and responsibility for certain aspects of the department including audit and reports to your line manager.

Key responsibilities

Functional Skills Delivery

Deliver appropriate Initial and Diagnostic Assessments to individuals and groups, providing guidance to tutors and students regarding the analysis of the assessment outcomes
Devise, deliver and manage programmes of study to meet learners’ individual needs and the national functional skills standards from Entry Level to Level 2
Ensure Schemes of Work, lesson plans and group files are maintained and up to data
Track, monitor and report on student progress, and liaise with Functional Skills Programme Coordinator and others as appropriate.
Monitor retention, success and achievement of your cohort of learners and that they meet their aims, as identified on their diagnostic and enrolment level
Ensure delivery of Functional Skills is in line with college aims and targets, meeting a minimum of Grad 2, ‘Good’ in line with Ofsted
Develop a range of appropriate learning materials for use across the curriculum, participate in Functional Skills curriculum development and staff training
Maintain quality systems within the functional skills department
Complete relevant tracking, reporting, registration documentation as required by the College, Awarding bodies and other external agencies/customers.
Follow and maintain internal quality assurance procedures for qualifications in this programme area, including delivery and marking of tests and assignments
Participate in Internal Verification, Standards Moderation of work and all assessment and marking relevant to the Functional Skills Award.
Assist in the moderation and external verification of qualifications in this subject area and liaise with the external verifier and moderator as necessary.
Provide support to learners in a range of situations/locations as per their specific needs, 1:1 in-class, group work, etc.
Promote a stimulating learning environment and use a range of teaching and learning strategies and materials, including the use of ILT resources, to encourage development of learners’ skills and understanding.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of inclusive learning, including cultural diversity
Ensure that the department complies with the college’s equal opportunities, confidentiality and health & safety policies and external legislation in these areas
Liaise with key staff and external bodies as necessary to support the programme and maintain a thorough knowledge of new developments in this area
Attend and contribute to team meetings

General

Ensure the safety of your area by complying with all Health & Safety policies and procedures and reporting any issues to the Health & Safety Manager without delay.
Work effectively, efficiently and flexibly as an effective and committed member of the overall college team and within the department team
Manage work efficiently and effectively to ensure achievement of individual and team targets.
Adhere to all established systems within the department and implement any changes only as requested/authorised by management
Provide clear feedback to management on either potential area for training not included within the curriculum or student issues
Ensure accurate record and data entry onto all systems as required by the department and management to enable accurate and full reporting.
Attend meetings as required to maintain knowledge and contribute to improvement of services.
Attend any training identified by your line manager or management as required to meet business needs or professional development. Keep up to date in subject area and actively participate in staff development.
Assume other duties in keeping with the role that may be required from time to time to cover holiday or staff absence.

This list is not exhaustive.

Personal Specification

Skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the role

A teaching qualification (minimum Cert Ed/DTLLS)
Full Membership of the institute for learning
Experience of delivering Functional Skills English
English skills at A-C grade G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
A knowledge of health and safety issues in relation to an educational environment
Commitment to the learner
Commitment to the college’s Equality and Diversity policy
A willingness to undergo training and development to carry out the role successfully
Application to the Criminal Records Bureau (all staff are subject to this)
Methodical work practices
Willingness to undertake level five qualifications in relevant subjects if the college wishes to offer Skills for Life qualifications
Experience of delivering Functional Skills

Computer skills:

Must be adept in use of MS Office 2000/2003 (Excel, Word) or later, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ideally Access or similar database

Skills, knowledge and abilities highly desirable to the role

Assessor Award (D22 and D22 or A1) willingness to work towards this qualification if not held
Internal Verifier Award D24/V1 or willingness to work towards this qualification if not held
Willingness to gain a knowledge of the vocational context in which our learners study (beauty therapy and hairdressing, Retail, Customer Services, Administration)
Compliance with continuing professional development requirements to maintain QTLS status
Adaptability (a propensity to be flexible where necessary)
The ability to portray a professional and positive image of the College.
Self motivated and committed to own personal development
Excellent communication, written and numerical skills
Able to handle multiple tasks at any one time
Able to work independently or as part of a team
The ability to be assertive and to respond promptly to problems.
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, ability to work under pressure and to

deadlines including dealing with difficult and stressful situations

Special requirements

Employees have a particular responsibility for ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and College data.
To keep updated and maintain CPD including attending internal/external seminars/workshops etc.

Safeguarding, Every Child Matters & The Common Inspection Framework

These are key policy documents. It is essential that all staff are familiar with these standards, working within the best practice guidelines and attend any training that may be identified by your line manager in relation to these policies.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This document should therefore be read in conjunction with the College’s Safeguarding, Every Child Matters Policy and the Common Inspection Framework.

Equality of Opportunity and Diversity

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity and diversity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

General

Work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards and to promote and implement the policies of the College.
Comply with health and safety legislation and EC Directives.
Comply with any rules and regulations which the College may from time to time issue to ensure the efficient operation of its business and the welfare and interest of its employees and learners.
Comply with all Departmental and College Policies.
Participate in the Staff Development, Review and Appraisal Scheme.
Undertake such duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required, commensurate with this post and general level of responsibility, at your main place of work or at any other establishment for which the College provides services.

The duties for this position may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

I have read and fully understood the above job description.

Signed:______Name:______Date______

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