POST DESCRIPTION. Facilitate both planned and spontaneous learning opportunities.

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1 POST SCRPTON Job Title: Learning Facilitator Responsible to: Learning Resource Team Leader 1. Job Purpose: Planning and supporting learning and resource development. To provide excellent customer service in the delivery of directed support for learning to all nstitute learners, both face to face and online. Facilitate both planned and spontaneous learning opportunities. To direct and support learners to use the most appropriate resources available that meet their needs To supervise and support scheduled on-line learning and assessment (SOLA). 2. Key Responsibilities 2.1 To provide excellent customer service to all users of the Learning Resources Centres and Library and their services (physical and remote). 2.2 To actively support all learners in study through either planned or spontaneous learning opportunities. 2.3 To develop strong links with curriculum staff to plan and deliver support for learners and their learning. 2.4 To facilitate learning as part of the study programme through close collaboration with Curriculum teams. 2.5 To develop knowledge and practical application of teaching, learning and assessment. 2.6 To develop subject specialisms to provide more tailored support to learners in designated vocational areas. 3. Specific uties 3.1 To have an oversight of the LRC and supervision of learners. 3.2 To provide online support for remote/work-based learners. 3.3 To develop subject specialisms and pedagogies through their own continuous professional development to support vocational learners.

2 3.4 To develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the full range of nstitute learning resources, directing/supporting learners in accessing and utilising them. 3.5 To support and assist the completion of the nitial Assessment process for new learners to nstitute. 3.6 To support the development of independent research and study skills of learners appropriate to their level. 3.7 To design and deliver training sessions for covering the accessing and use of learning resources and study skills. 3.8 To create high quality training resources in a range of formats (e.g. video, podcast, screencast, etc.) that promote and support the adoption of appropriate learning technologies across nstitute. 3.9 To document and provide guidance materials supporting the use of both newly adopted and established learning resources To promote, develop and assist with the evaluation and impact of resources To assist with the management and administration of resources, hardware, software and systems To take on specialist role on behalf of the LRC team To work within the nstitute s core values and mission and vision Work with Curriculum teams to ensure resources are fit for purpose and develop innovative approaches to teaching of information research strategies and the core skills of independent learning which can be embedded in the curriculum. 4. Budget Responsibility The post has no specific budget responsibility other than the general requirement to ensure that any spending they are responsible for is undertaken in accordance with the Group s purchasing and financial regulations 5. Continuing Professional evelopment 5.1 The post holder will proactively take part in the Group Appraisal process and will appraise any staff they are responsible for 5.2 The post holder must undertake all training deemed mandatory by the Group (e.g. Safeguarding, quality and iversity and Health and Safety) and will be expected to attend all other relevant training and continuous professional development events. They are responsible for their own professional updating 6. Health and Safety 6.1 The post holder will be required: To take reasonable care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work; To cooperate with designated officers named by the Governors and/or the Principal and any other designated nstitute manager to enable the nstitute to comply with its obligations under Health and Safety legislation. Not to interfere with or to misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety or welfare. To report immediately any defects in plant, equipment or the environment 7. quality and iversity The Group is committed to the provision of equal opportunities and strives to ensure that unfair

3 discrimination does not occur. All employees have a duty to ensure unfair discrimination does not occur and to support the implementation of the nstitute Groups' quality policy as appropriate. 8. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Group recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any nstitute group activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. All safeguarding mandatory training and updating must be undertaken (see 5.2) 9. Group Policies and Procedures All staff are required to be aware of and comply with all Group Policies and Procedures which are accessed via the Virtual Learning nvironment. Note This job description is current as at the date of your appointment. n discussion with your line manager your post description may be varied at any time to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the post and you may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of your post. Post Title: Learning Facilitator mployee Specification Specific Requirements By Qualities Qualifications & Training Be able to work effectively as a team member. To be responsive to customers in planned and spontaneous learning opportunities. Able to use own initiative. Active in own professional development. Must be able to demonstrate an enthusiastic and flexible approach. Must accept and actively support the nstitute s core values and mission. Level 2 T qualification or willingness to work towards. Level 3 or 4 qualifications in a vocational subject (s). Possess, or willingness to work towards, an initial teaching qualification and coaching and mentoring qualification. Assessor/ TAQA Awards. -Safety Possess, or willingness to work towards, level 2 Customer Service. GSC Maths and nglish A*- C or equivalent Willing to work towards a qualification in A/ A A A A A/ A/

4 developing on-line content Specialist Knowledge xperience CT and learning resources to provide online support for remote learners. Strong curriculum knowledge of at least one vocational area and its relevant learning resources, both physical and virtual/digital Knowledge of initial assessment processes. Ability to adapt to changing priorities mpathy with students in terms of the pressures challenges they experience within the nstitute and home environment Provided excellent customer service ideally working in an educational setting. Teaching or training experience through either face to face delivery or online support. Coaching and mentoring to support the development and independent study skills of learners. xperience of supporting learning using different learning technologies. xperience of developing e-learning resources A/ A/ /T A/ A/ A/ A//T Skills and Attributes xcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence in a positive manner. High level of organisation, CT and administrative skills. Knowledge and skills in working with common learning resource formats, both physical and virtual. ntegrity Creative and innovative Reliable and embraces change Adaptable/ flexible /O A/ Other An understanding of Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults within the workplace. Your previous work/life history provides evidence that you are safe to work with children and vulnerable adults. Full commitment to qual Opportunities and anti-discriminatory working practises. emonstrate a commitment to selfdevelopment. Be prepared to use own vehicle or public transport to travel to different locations. BS check carried out on appointment A/

5 Fit for the duties of the post /O Qualities identified and determined by: A = Application Form (CV as appropriate) O = Observation = nterview = ssential qualities for the Role = esirable qualities for the role