SIA Tutor

About Portland Training

Portland Training are a leading provider of high-quality training programmes that cover a wide range of areas, including construction, FLT, warehousing & employability. Our dedication and commitment to our learners is part of everything we do. All our employees strive to be the BEST, which is reflected in the values we all live and breathe every day; Believe, Encourage, Support and Together.

Our workforce is diverse, and we foster a culture of inclusivity, positivity, and collaborative ways of thinking. We are proud to say we have been awarded an Investors in People Gold Award and are an Ofsted Good Provider, which highlights our passion and commitment to be the best and sets us apart from the crowd. We are a forward-thinking company which is going through a significant period of growth. We know our success starts with our employees and we reward them accordingly. We offer industry-leading career progression, ongoing development & training, great salary packages and benefits, all within a supportive, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

If you are passionate about helping others achieve their full potential, would like to work in a forward-thinking organisation that really values their employees and offers industry-leading benefits, we would love to hear from you.

Please read the below overview of the role to see if it interests you. If you would like to apply, please use the form at the bottom of the page.

About the Role

SIA Tutor

Job Title: SIA Tutor

Responsible to: Quality Manager

Purpose of the role:

To plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality and innovative teaching and learning sessions in SIA that engage adult learners and meet their individual needs and progress them into further training and/or employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver a range of core courses to support learners develop Employability and Personal Social Development skills to move them nearer to the local labour market.
  • To have competencies in the following areas: Security, First Aid Training, Health and Safety, Customer Service and Employability.
  • Deliver innovative, engaging and motivating training sessions to our learners with the objective to support them into secure sustainable work.
  • Sessions will be well planned and should develop the learners’ skills, knowledge and behaviours.
  • To embed throughout the learner journey, E&D, Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values.
  • To ensure the marking of work and assessment are completed in a timely manner and that this is then given in both written and verbal developmental feedback to your learners.
  • To keep timely and accurate records of the learner journey through the relevant systems, including attendance, engagement and outcomes.
  • To ensure that learner evaluative feedback is collected and recorded after each session and reviewed to support continuous improvement.
  • To keep abreast of developments within teaching and learning and ensure that you are updating your own
  • CPD to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Attend meetings as and when required, including Standardisation; Team Meetings
  • Complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner

Skills & Experience Required

  • Good level of ICT skills
  • Experience of working with unemployed adults in an educational setting
  • Experience of roll on roll off delivery
  • The ability to plan and deliver innovative and motivational sessions with a clear focus on the needs of the individual learner
  • An understanding of Initial Assessment processes and how to use the information to inform teaching, learning and assessment
  • An understanding of different learning styles and how to differentiate through various teaching methods
  • Ability to motivate self and learners
    • Ability to prioritise workloads
    • Ability to use initiative and be flexible in approach
    • Contribute and work well as part of a team
  • Full Driving Licence – National travel will be required

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Teaching Qualification
  • Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
  • Substantial industry experience in subject area (Security / SIA) or able to evidence a good working knowledge
  • Safeguarding, Prevent Awareness and E&D Training
  • Assessor qualification including TAQA, D32/D33 A1 or equivalent (Desirable)
  • Able to display a wide range of teaching methods to engage learners from all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including learners with significant barriers to employment and training
  • Driven to deliver the best employer/industry led skills training.

General Information

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sheffield (S9)

Work Location: In person

Portland Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS disclosure at an appropriate level.

If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection or application process due to disability or a long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

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