COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP (CLIP)
JOB SPECIFICATION
BASIC SKILLS COORDINATOR/ENGLISH SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME)
Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC
CLIP is a social enterprise which seeks to widen participation in learning and
progression by people in rural, coastal and peripheral communities. We do this by
developing programmes that focus on:

16-18s AND adults (50-50 commitment)

Making a contribution to local communities and partnership working

Being entrepreneurial - securing the widest variety of social, physical and
financial resources to maximise the quality and range of provision that we can
offer to local communities.
Currently our provision includes:

Foundation Study Programmes for 16-18 year olds

English and mathematics for adults (ASB/accredited courses)

Vocational courses for adults (accredited)

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

Adult Community Learning (non-accredited)

Family Learning in schools

Mental health promotion programmes (Learning Minds)

Award in Education and Training (AET).
CLIP runs community learning centres in Gainsborough, Market Rasen and
Mablethorpe.
Purpose of the post
The purpose of the role is to lead the successful delivery of all GCSE English and other
English programmes (Entry to Level 2), as well as to coordinate all Basic Skills delivery
in English and maths across the organisation.
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Job description
1. Lead on the delivery of Basic English and Maths (BEM) courses on 16-18 and
Adult Programmes across the organisation, including:
a. Taking a planned, proactive and creative approach to the marketing of
BEM to meet local need and so that recruitment targets are achieved
b. Ensure that adults receive appropriate IAG and initial assessment so that
they are signposted onto the right courses
c. Lead on IA in BEM, whether this involves paper-based or online methods
d. Advise on curriculum and courses to meet needs, within the constraints of
funding
e. Take responsibility e-learning practices in BEM in consultation with
relevant staff
f.
Lead on Learning Support provision especially as this relates to English
and Maths
g. Support Reception Staff (and other staff as required) so that they are wellinformed about the demands and content of these courses, and the
differences between them
h. Support the Chief Executive (CE) in improving our BEM attendance,
completion and success rates (in line with the English and Maths Policy
Statement)
i.
Be the lead link with OCR for the accreditation of Functional Skills
j.
Help improve access to high quality resources and share good practice
across the organisation
k. Establish a basic BEM Resource Base at each centre
l.
Support staff in the delivery of BEM to a high quality standard
m. Lead on the tracking of progress and achievement in BEM on 16-18 and
Adult Programmes, including records of entries and success outcomes in
these subjects
n. Support the CE in the recruitment and support of BEM sessional staff, as
required
o. Provide regular on-going support to BEM sessional staff in all centres
p. Liaise with the GCSE Coordinator/Maths specialist so that GCSE, Basic
Skills, English and Maths are “joined up”;
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2. Lead on the delivery of English courses on 16-18 and Adult Programmes across
the organisation, including:
a. Advising on the curriculum for GCSE English
b. Leading and teaching on GCSE English programmes
c. Supporting and developing all English tutors, as required, on 16-18 and
adult programmes
d. Interviewing and recruiting English tutors in consultation with the Chief
Executive and GCSE Coordinator
e. Sourcing, advising and organising high quality English resources for
teaching including paper-based and electronic;
3. Teach on CLIP courses according to own specialisms, and as agreed with the
Chief Executive, based on 18 hours per week. Initially, this is likely to include:
a. GCSE English
b. Functional English
c. Functional Maths;
4. Take responsibility for internal moderation of agreed accredited courses
(primarily GCSE English and BEM programmes);
5. Evaluate and develop own practice;
6. Attend staff meetings and be willing to undertake training and development
activities that would support the development of the role;
7. Adhere fully to CLIP’s Quality, Equal and Diversity and Health and Safety Policies.
Location
The post-holder will be based at the Market Rasen Learning Centre with regular travel
around the surrounding area. Some attendance at other sites will also be necessary
(especially Gainsborough). For these reasons, use of own car will be essential.
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Person specification
Essential (E)/Desirable (D)
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/AWARENESS
Fully-committed to the values of CLIP to widen
participation in learning, to raise aspiration, to have a
positive impact on the community, to forge positive
strategic partnerships, to be a lead organisation in
social entrepreneurship and high quality community
Awareness of the needs of adult learners returning to
learning, and/or with negative experiences of learning
Strong track record in the delivery of teaching to 1618s and adult learners
Experience in successful delivery of GCSE English
E
Positive experience of marketing adult learning
including face-to-face, paper-based, electronic and
via social media
Awareness of factors which can cause social
exclusion
Business awareness - success factors for small
businesses/social enterprises such as CLIP
EDUCATION/TRAINING
E
Degree level study – preferably in English Language
or similar
Teacher trained – DET/Cert Ed/PGCE or equivalent,
or willingness to achieve
Information, Advice and Guidance qualification, or
willingness to achieve
Specialist qualification in English, or willingness to
achieve
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
D
D
Effective communication with colleagues and
managers
Likes and relates well with learners
E
Can relate proactively and positively with external
agencies
PERSONAL QUALITIES
E
Able to convey a positive and well-informed
impression of the organisation in the local area
Ability to establish strong relationships with learners
to encourage them to take up learning opportunities
and maintain their attendance
E
E
E
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Able to manage a busy workload
E
Very good time management and organisational skills
E
Very good standard of English
E
Creative/innovative approach to work
E
Conditions of service
Conditions of employment will be based on the following:
The job is offered on a full-time basis
Normal working week = 37.5 hours; some flexibility may be required to deliver the job
and flexibility can be requested to suit the post-holder
30 days paid holiday + bank holidays
Progress Reviews at least annually
Probationary period of 4 months
Statutory sick pay, parental leave, etc.
Two months’ notice on each side after probationary period
Salary: £22,000-£24,000
To apply
Please email a CV and letter of application (maximum 2 sides of A4) along with the
name and contact details of two referees to Janet Farr – janet@cliplearning.com by
Friday 20 November 2015.
Dated: October 2015
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