Please clearly state the subjects you are applying to teach on the job title box on the application form.

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1 Birmingham Adult Education Service Adult Learning Tutors per hour to per hour Citywide Vacancies; day evenings and weekend classes as and when required. As a qualified and experienced tutor, you will be registering your interest in joining our tutor pool for one or more of the subjects listed below. Successful applicants will be notified of appropriate fixedterm sessional tutor vacancies as and when they arise. You must hold a full teaching qualification, a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths and a relevant subject qualification at a minimum of Level 3. We are recruiting tutors to teach on summer term classes as well as for classes planned for September An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check will be undertaken. Please clearly state the subjects you are applying to teach on the job title box on the application form. Web Site Design, Ref. No: A832012J

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3 Adults and Communities Job Description Post: Adult Learning Tutor Salary/Grade: BAES scp 00-2 Division: Younger Adults Section: Adult Education Service (BAES) 1. Job Purpose 1.1 To provide learning programmes for specified target groups, using appropriate methods to promote learning and achievement. 1.2 To carry out associated activities related to the preparation, delivery and assessment of learning programmes. 2. Duties & Responsibilities Pre-course preparation 2.1 To plan a programme against current course specification. 2.2 To provide information to assist in the promotion of the course for advertising, enrolment and for the Course nformation Sheet. 2.3 To prepare a scheme of work and make it available to the Line Manager. 2.4 To attend enrolment sessions and provide impartial information and guidance to enable learners to make appropriate course choices. 2.5 To attend induction and staff meetings. Teaching and Assessment 2.6 To negotiate learning goals with all learners and record these on the Learning Agreement Form. 2.7 To assist learners in setting realistic outcomes and record these on an ndividual Learning Plan. 2.8 To prepare thoroughly for each teaching session, using the Tutor Quality Course File which includes preparing a Session Plan and making use of appropriate resources and teaching materials. 2.9 To teach the course using a variety of relevant methods and approaches to enable and support individual learning styles To recognise and record learner progress, achievement and progression To direct and guide Learning Support Assistants/Volunteers.

4 2.12 To ensure equality of opportunity for all learners, by removing barriers to learning, encouraging learner autonomy, taking into account cultural diversity To assess learners and give regular, clear and constructive feedback on their progress 2.14 To undertake course reviews with learners On completion of the course to provide a review of the course to the Teaching and Learning Manager To take part in team meetings including standardisation, training and professional updating. Related Duties 2.17 To work within the BAES Quality mprovement and Self Assessment arrangements To ensure the Tutor Course File containing Scheme of Work/Session Plans and all records relating to teaching learning and achievement are kept to date To complete course registers accurately and respond to and record action taken for absences and withdrawals To keep records of learners destinations To mark assignments promptly To arrive punctually To leave the teaching area in a suitable condition for the next class To take responsibility for the Health and Safety of learners and comply with Health and Safety requirements within the work area and report any concerns to the staff responsible for the site To facilitate access to appropriate accreditation and progression pathways To become acquainted with, work within and promote the City Council s framework of policies and procedures at all times. Key policies include Equalities and Diversity, and Safeguarding. Learner Support 2.27 To provide impartial advice, guidance and assessment before, during and at the end of the course, including information on progression routes To identify individual learning needs and promote all forms of Learner and Learning Support including childcare, learner support funds, arrangements for support of learners with disabilities To contribute to the measures to improve the attendance retention and achievement rates of learners on the course, in consultation with the Teaching & Learning Manager and Curriculum Leader.

5 Professional Development 2.30 To gain appropriate teaching and subject qualifications within timescale agreed with line manager at appointment To attend in-service training as advised by line manager To keep up to date with national developments within the subject area(s) in adult teaching and learning To keep up to date with your won subject specialism General 2.34 Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. 3. Supervision Received 3.1 Supervising Officer Job Title Teaching & Learning Manager/Senior Lecturer 3.2 Level of Supervision Left to work within established guidelines subject to scrutiny by supervisor. 4. Supervision Given (excludes those who are indirectly supervised i.e. through others). N/A 5. Other Contacts Community Learning Development Manager Curriculum Leader Quality, Equalities and Diversity Team Centre Manager MS Officer Centre Administration Staff Head of Adult Learning Services Senior Managers Other Tutors Senior Lecturers Related organisations and agencies 6. Special Conditions The nature of the non-teaching duties will be agreed each year with the line manager, as part of the Professional Development Review (PDR). Some duties must be undertaken on site whilst others, with the agreement of the line manager, can be undertaken elsewhere. Observation of Teaching and Learning will be undertaken in accordance with the BAES Observation of Teaching and Learning Policy.

6 This job description will be reviewed and updated at intervals when necessary. Work location may change to respond to the needs of the Service. Evening and weekend work may be required. Travel to and between various sites may be required. This posts is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act A Criminal Records Bureau Check will be undertaken Observance of the City Council s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required.

7 Adults & Communities Person Specification Job Title: Adult Learning Tutor Grade: BAES spc 00-2 Division: Younger Adults Section: Birmingham Adult Education Service Method of Assessment (M.O.A.) A.F. = Application Form; = nterview; T. - Test or Exercise. P. Presentation; C. - Certificate CRTERA ESSENTAL M.O.A. Experience (Relevant work and other experience) Skills & Ability e.g. written communication skills, dealing with the public etc. Training Education/Qualifications NB: Full regard must be paid to overseas qualification Other 1. Experience of teaching or working with learners within the subject area specified. 2. Experience in effective course planning, individual learning planning, assessment and delivery, using appropriate materials and resources. 1. Excellent verbal communication skills enabling you to deliver and facilitate learning 2. Excellent written communication skills enabling you to produce schemes of work, session plans, course materials and learner documentation. 3. Ability to use a variety of teaching techniques and resources to inspire learners and meet their learning needs 4. Excellent interpersonal skills 5. Excellent organisational skills 6. Ability to motivate self and others 7. Ability to provide impartial pre/on course and progression information and advice. 8. Ability to assess learners work, give clear, constructive feedback and record individual progress 9. Ability to promote equality and diversity in teaching and in all aspects of your professional practice 10. Ability to comply with BAES quality system and administrative requirements 1. A track positive approach to learning and evidence of professional skills development, including the use and application of T 2. To keep up to date with subject knowledge. 1. A full teaching qualification (DTLLS, Certificate of Education, PGCE or equivalent) 2. A relevant subject qualification at a minimum of Level 3 3. Maths and English Level The post requires a Criminal Records Bureau Clearance. 2. The post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. T & T, & T, & T, & T, & T & C & C At the shortlisting stage candidates will be assessed on the information provided on the application form, matched against the essential criteria of the post. t is important therefore that every opportunity it taken to demonstrate in your written submission the degree to which you meet the criteria.