JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
PART TIME WORK BASED TUTOR &
ASSESSOR – Hospitality & Catering
SCALE & SALARY RANGE
Assessor Scale 4/5, £9.69 to £11.85 per hour
Tutor £17.60 hourly paid (£22.32 inc. holiday
pay)
HOURS OF WORK
Up to 16 hours per week
To be discussed at interview
RESPONSIBLE TO
Business Development Manager
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This post is subject to a successful probationary
period of 6 months (Assessor role) & 9
months (Lecturer role)
and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance
CLOSING DATE
INTERVIEW DATE
START DATE
FRIDAY 17 MAY 2013
TBC
ASAP
The following information is furnished to assist staff joining the College to understand and
appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation.
However, the following points should be noted:
1
Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities
of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail.
Broad headings therefore may have been used below, in which case all the usual
associated routines are naturally included in the job description.
2
Staff should not refuse to undertake work which is not specified on this form but
they should record any additional duties they are required to perform and these will be
taken into account when salaries are reviewed.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
● To train, support, instruct, assess & teach learners undertaking qualifications in a
range of settings.
To liaise with employers to ensure the effective delivery of a professional service. To build
on existing partnerships and engage new employers and partners.
● To function as an Assessor/Instructor within practical working environments where
required.
● To function as a tutor within classroom based settings where required including
off-site delivery locations.
●
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To undertake the role of Work Based Assessor/Instructor as appropriate and provide
support for learners with Competence based Qualifications.
2.
To carry out Assessor duties on employer premises and in College where necessary in
compliance with industry requirements and awarding body standards.
3.
To function as a Tutor within practical working environments where required and
produce the highest quality learning and assessment materials and most appropriate
resources to support learning and assessment.
4.
To guide and support students in the effective pursuit of their individual learning
programme and progression planning.
5.
To liaise with the Workforce Development Manager regarding further training
opportunities arising from, or identified through assessment and training activities with
employers or strategic partners.
6.
To undertake initial assessment, basic information, advice and guidance and Skills for
Life assessment – following guidelines provided by the College.
7.
To develop the volume of candidates in line with the College’s strategic priorities.
8.
To manage a caseload of learners/employers as designated by the Workforce
Development Manager.
9.
To assist the smooth running of courses (in College, work based, off-site and distance
learning)
10. To work with college co-ordinators, off site centre staff and Business Development
Manager to ensure the training programme meets both the needs of the learners and
meets college targets.
11. To liaise with employers, managing agencies, government agencies, local authority
departments and educational establishments.
12. To liaise with Marketing and Employer Services in the College with reference to work
for public and private sector clients.
13. To undertake coursework assessment, the maintenance of accurate records of
student attendance, retention and achievement and supporting work experience
programmes.
14. To liaise with the Workforce Development Manager regarding further training
opportunities arising from, or identified through, assessment and training activities
with employers or strategic partners.
15. To provide regular reports of student and programme progress and offer guidance to
students on how to improve performance..
16. To maintain a current knowledge of best practice in your area of specialism and
demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.
17. To attend standardisation meetings, Course Team, Sector and College meetings and
external meetings appropriate to the post
18. To represent the College on public occasions, such as recruitment events and to
promote the best interests of the institution by creating a positive impression of the
College in the minds of potential clients.
19. To contribute to the marketing and promotion of courses in the Sector
GENERAL
● To demonstrate a positive commitment to the implementation of the College’s Equality
and Diversity Policy and to the maintenance of a culture of continuous quality
improvement and innovation.
●
To undertake Staff Development/CPD Training as required by the nature of this post and
the range of duties described within this job description.
●
To use IT as designated appropriate to the nature of the role.
●
To be aware of the responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work
Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) in terms of
your own safety and the effects of your own actions on colleagues, students and visitors.
●
Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young learners and
vulnerable adults the post-holder is responsible for or comes into contact.
●
Support and promote the College's Sustainability policies, including the Carbon
Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource efficient way, recognising the shared
responsibility of minimising the College's negative environmental impacts wherever
possible.
●
To undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as may
reasonably be required at your initial place of work or at other locations in the College
catchment area.
Criteria
Education,
Qualifications &
training
Experience and
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
How identified
Assessor Award
Verifier Award (TDLB
A
(A1or TDLB Units 32 34)
S/L
& 33) or willingness
to work towards
Degree or equivalent in
relevant subject
Level 2 Numeracy
and Literacy or
Full stage 3 teaching
equivalent
qualification or
willingness to work
A Level 3
towards
qualification in
subject specialism
Equality & Diversity
Training
Teaching
qualification or
Further professional
willingness to work
updating
towards
Further Education
assessing/teaching
in the Catering &
Hospitality Sector
Curriculum
development in the
FE Sector
Familiar with best
A
practice and current
I
trends and practices in R
the Catering &
S/L
Hospitality Sector
Providing effective
support for disaffected
learners and those with
learning difficulties
Production and
development of high
quality learning and Working in multi-racial
assessment
situations and in a post
resources
16 educational
institution
Production of
Schemes of Work
Using a VLE
and lesson Plans
Relevant industrial
experience
Good record of
employer
engagement,
including
networking, liaison
and building effective
partnerships
Good knowledge of
Quality Assurance
Procedures and
issues
Clear understanding
of work based
systems and
support within the
Sector in vigorous
application of these
Pastoral support
with students
Work on
assessment and
verification
Work based learning
philosophies
Safety in the
Workplace
Risk Assessments
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work
effectively as a
team member
Ability to relate to
learners of all age
groups post 14 and to
motivate and direct
Ability to deliver high their learning activities
standards of
teaching and
learning
Ability to work with
young people and
adults
Innovative,
enthusiastic and well
organised
Demonstrates a
determination to
establish high
standards and
maximise efficient
delivery of training
A positive attitude
A
I
R
S/L
to all aspects of
Equality & Diversity
Ability to project a
positive image for
the College
Ability to liaise with
external contacts,
other staff members
and families of
students as
appropriate
Evidence of an
affinity with students
and a concern for
their individual
progress
High level of
administrative skills
and personal
organisation
Skilful in written
word and verbal
presentation
Extensive ability to
analyse and
articulate employer
training and
educational needs
Ability to use IT
effectively as a tool
for learning, course
management and
associated
administrative duties
Other
Ability to visit
employers
throughout
Leeds/Bradford area
and to travel off site
The ability to speak an
Asian language is
considered an
advantage for any post
(particularly Urdu for
this post)
Full driving licence &
car owner
Ability to accompany
students on
educational visits and
Ability to carry out
A
DBS
I
S/L
practical work
periods of residential
Use all necessary
equipment to
complete practical
assignments
Willingness to work
to a flexible
attendance pattern
including evenings
and also Saturdays
if required
Clear enhanced DBS
Eligibility to work in
the UK
Key
A – Application form
Ass - Assessment
DBS - (enhanced DBS check, clear)
I - Interview
R - References
S/L - short listing
Job Description/Person Specification
Compiled by
N. Clay/D Newton
Compilation date
April 2013