Early Years ITT Tutor - North East England

About You:

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the Role:

This post will holistically plan, and support from interview stage through to completion of the programme. You will be providing high quality training and assessment for trainees based in the early years education sector. Your knowledge and experience will be shared with trainees to ensure they achieve Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

Job Responsibilities
Assessment
Complete termly skills reviews with trainees and identify skills and knowledge gaps against the EYITT curriculum themes
Complete visits in accordance with the programme requirements completing observations in workplace and placement settings, liaising with mentors and lead trainers
Develop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to trainees needs
Maintain records relevant to individual trainees
Support the delivery of high-quality curriculum mastery to meet the Teacher Standards (Early Years).
As appropriate to the trainees' requirements
Assess and feedback to learners using the portfolio system (Mosaic)
Training
Develop individual action plans tailored to trainees needs
Support the delivery of training using approved training resources to cover curriculum themes
Provide tutorial support including key training for the trainees (and employer around Prevent and British values), personal development, behaviour, and welfare, safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements
Co-ordination and Support
Monitor trainees progress and provide support in completion of evidence and uploading on to Mosaic. Ensuring other evidence is completed in a timely manner, setting targets to ensure timely completion
Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALS
Supply information to employees and employers to support ITT programmes
Liaise with Line Manager's to facilitate reviews and appraisals
Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and trainees as required and contribute to the regular self-evaluation monitoring process
Review the teaching file and learning sequences on each visit, and provide feedback on work submitted
Provide mental health and wellbeing support to trainees
Ensure that any necessary placements are arranged and attended, giving suggestions for schools/settings if required. The Best Practice Network placement co-ordinator can also advise
Administration
Complete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new trainees on the programme
Maintain documentation that records the progress of trainees on programme against specified targets
Complete documentation in relation to visits to employers, trainees reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with trainees and employers
Ensure timely achievement of all trainees on programme and complete all other required documentation
Makes the recommendation about the award of Early Years Teacher Status and grading in June
Other
Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time
Ensure own CPD is kept up to date, and attend CPD and Standardisation events, as appropriate, delivered by BPN. Termly updates must be sent to the Programme Manager
Participate in all BPN quality assurance and act promptly on all feedback
Support Ofsted preparation and visits
Interview potential candidates and ensuring timely completion of paperwork to strict deadlines
Present EYITT briefings to potential applicants to boost recruitment within your locality
Equality & Diversity
Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all trainees, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices
Safeguarding
Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure trainees, visitors and staff are safeguarded.

About You:

Essential CriteriaHow Measured
Hold a relevant degree qualification and have substantial experience in the subject areaApplication
Have up to date industry knowledgeApplication/Interview
Hold GCSE A-C (4-9) or equivalent Numeracy, Literacy, and Science qualificationsApplication/Certificates
Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and traineesApplication/Interview
Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with online systems (Mosaic, Canvas).Application/Interview
Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on timeApplication/interview
Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites Application
Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiativeInterview
Desirable CriteriaHow Measured
Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations roleApplication

Our Benefits:

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

BPNINDEED!