This role requires a full time highly motivated and self-driven person to deliver high quality short courses. You will have recent experience of delivering qualifications such as Mental Health Awareness, Wellbeing, Warehousing, Hospitality, Customer Service and Lean Organisation Management Techniques, and/or Industrial Environmental Awareness, Team Leading, Personal and Social Development up to level 2 and above. Additional upskilling training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

Job Title: Digital Skills Tutor

Location: Newton Aycliffe, HO plus Middlesbrough, Gateshead and Newcastle Hubs and travel throughout Northeast where needed

Reports to: Senior Operations Manager

Salary Banding: up to £30,000 per annum

Job Purpose: The Digital Skills Tutor will play a pivotal role in guiding and training learners through their learning journey. They will drive the successful delivery of the curriculum and facilitate engaging learning experiences whilst providing personalised support to help learners achieve their goals and contribute to the organisation’s mission of providing high-quality courses. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective Delivery: Develop and deliver engaging and interactive sessions, workshops, and Hub days, utilising a variety of teaching methodologies to meet the diverse learning needs of apprentices.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with curriculum development colleagues to tailor and enhance the apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organisational objectives.
• Learner Support: Provide individualised advice, guidance, and support to learners, identifying their strengths, areas for improvement, and career aspirations to help them achieve their goals.
• Assessment and Feedback: Develop and monitor assessments and assignments to measure learners’ progress and learning outcomes, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their continuous growth and development.
• Meet KPI Targets: Consistently achieve or surpass KPI targets related to learner progress, outcomes, compliance, reporting etc. ensuring the successful delivery and completion of courses.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and performance, and ensure compliance with ESFA regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
• Drive Successful Outcomes: Monitor learner progress and provide support, where needed, to ensure successful completion of EPAs and Milestones, facilitating positive learning experiences and outcomes.
• Learning Environment: Cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation, encouraging learners to actively participate and engage in their learning journey.
• Continuous Professional Development: Participate in relevant CPD activities to enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the role, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Teamwork: Communicate effectively with learners, employers, colleagues, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates, feedback, and support to ensure a seamless and successful experience for all parties involved.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any additional tasks or projects as assigned by management to support the overall success and growth of Optimum Skills.

Qualifications, Competence & Behaviours

• Have a minimum of 3 years occupational experience be able to demonstrate a high level of practical skill in the sector relevant to subject area.
• Possess appropriate vocational qualifications and/or competency in digital skills, digital marketing, data analytics, social media content etc.
• Hold or be willing to work towards relevant teaching qualifications e.g. PTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed etc.
• Hold or be willing to work towards relevant assessing qualifications e.g. CAVA.
• Level 2 Functional Skills (English, Maths and ICT) or equivalent
• Proficient in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office programmes.
• Have experience of training and/or assessing in an educational or workplace environment.
• Good understanding of ESFA funding rules, EPA requirements, Skills Bootcamp Milestones etc.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with Company Values.
• Be committed to continuous professional development.
• Share a current/be willing to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.
• Share references which are satisfactory to the Company.
• Car user essential due to travel

Special requirements

• References which are satisfactory to the Company
• Evidence of qualification certificates
• Be willing to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check

Our Head Office is in Newton Aycliffe and Tutors will be required to work at various locations within the Northeast and a car user is an essential part of the criteria.

Company Benefits

• Health Cash Plan (after 3 months employment) which includes:
• Get up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs.
• Claim on dental, optical, chiropody, health screening, physiotherapy and more.
• Wellbeing Package which includes:
• 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
• Direct line to a doctor via phone or video chat.
• Online health and lifestyle analysis.
• Deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just East and many more!
• Career progression opportunities.
• Funded training available to all employees.
• Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage.
• Flexi Time.
• Family Fun Days.
• ‘Employee of the month’ recognition awards.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Essential Criteria

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.