New vacancies at AIM2LEARN

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JOB TITLE: Employer Engagement Officer
Reports to: Head of Employer Engagment
Base: Leeds, with exception of travel to other sites
Salary: £30k – £32k

Job Purpose: Engage with employers to support progression for learners.

The Employer Engagement Officer is a key member of the team, supporting our learners in gaining access to a variety of employment or further training opportunities. The post holder will be involved in identifying employers offering work placements and employment opportunities, which match the skills, experience and aspirations of the learner, whilst also coordinating work placement opportunities for learners. The Employer Engagement Officer will ensure that they continually identify and build relationships with employers and FE providers. The role will also involve offering advice and guidance on employment pathways, career development, and career and job fair-type events. Aim2Learn are a national provider of training to unemployed learners.

The successful candidate will undertake the following main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an employer engagement plan in line with agreed performance measures. The plan will include a rationale for employer targets along with short- and long-term goals, which will include:
• Building strong employer relationships
• Securing employment for learners
• Setting up employer interviews and securing work placements
• Supporting the transition, where appropriate, from further education or work placement into employment
• Effectively seek out employers who are willing to provide employment opportunities and or work experience placements, which match the learners’ skills, experience and aspirations.
• Develop professional, long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with employers.
• Establish, develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of local labour markets and issues affecting recruitment to share with others within the team.
• Confidently and professionally promote Aim2Learn Pre-Employment Services by representing the organisation at appropriate events and presenting aims and objectives to potential employers, which in turn would increase the awareness of Aim2Learn services.

The ideal candidate must possess the following Skills, Experience and Qualities:

• Have a current network of contacts within the business and education sector
• Strong and demonstrable experience in a high-volume sales environment
• Not shy to pick up the phone
• Good ICT skills, particularly with Microsoft packages, including Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Able to follow processes
• Problem solver with a “can-do” attitude
• Enthusiasm in the workplace
• Work well under pressure in a challenging environment

The ideal candidate may possess the following desirable Skills, Experience and Qualities:

• Construction/telecoms sector experience

In return. Aim2Learn will give you:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days Holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Working pattern: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business.

This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory clearance of this check.

Experience in the role is not mandatory, but it is very important.

To apply, send this application form, cover letter and CV to enquiries@aim2learn.org and use ‘Employer Engagement Officer – Leeds’ in the email subject.

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JOB TITLE: Functional skills tutor for Maths and English
Reports to: Head of Teaching and Learning
Base: West Yorkshire – various centres

Job Purpose: To deliver high quality teaching for functional skills Maths and English

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching materials through use of appropriate teaching, learning and assessment methods for Functional skills up to level 2
• Support the development and delivery of learner engagement strategies, to meet the organisations monthly targets and KPIs.
• Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage and develop in their functional skills
• Facilitate student projects and/or assignments where appropriate.
• Mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students that aids their development and understanding of the industry.
• To be aware of any Health and Safety, safeguarding, disability, equality, or welfare issues, and raise any concerns with the Senior Management.
• Plan own workload and use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to deliver designated activities.
• Co-ordinate with others e.g., staff in other departments, to ensure that student needs and expectations are met.
• Support learners by providing Information, Advice and Guidance throughout the course.
• Use own expertise and experiences to significantly contribute to the student experience.
• Compliance with internal and external audit requirements and demands.
• Compliance with Ofsted/Matrix requirements and demands.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties required to contribute to the success and operational needs of the organisation.

Decision Making

Postholder will contribute to the design and delivery of modules or designated teaching within the functional skills role. May identify the need for developing the content or structure of modules with Head of Teaching and learning and academic staff and make proposals on how this should be achieved.

Key Contacts/Communication: All students, staff in other departments and SMT.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential
To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Have or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Hold a maths & English qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Excellent communication skills including written and oral.
• Be operating as practitioners in their specialist area and will bring a breadth of experience and knowledge of their field of expertise.
• Have knowledge of how to be inclusive and non-discriminatory in their work and ability to analyse and assess student contributions in class and their assignments.

Desirable

• Have knowledge of using E-Portfolio preferably OneFile
• Have or willing to works towards an IAG level 2 qualification.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections
• Willingness to undertake CPD as necessary.

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JOB TITLE: SIA Tutor
Reports to: Head of Teaching and Learning
Base: VARIOUS
Salary – £40,000

Job Purpose

• To deliver high quality teaching within the SIA area delivering
• Door Supervisor L2
• Award in Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry L2
• Emergency First Aid at Work L3
• SIA License
• Embedding K9 dog handlers as added value.
• CCTV Operator L2 (Z0010207) – 57 GLH
• Award for CCTV Operators in the Private Security Industry L2
• SIA License

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching materials through use of appropriate teaching, learning and assessment methods for SIA and Functional skills up to level 2
• Support the development and delivery of learner engagement strategies, to meet the organisations monthly targets and KPIs.
• Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage and develop in their SIA training.
• Facilitate student projects and/or assignments where appropriate.
• Mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students that aids their development and understanding of the industry.
• To be aware of any Health and Safety, safeguarding, disability, equality, or welfare issues, and raise any concerns with the Senior Management.
• Plan own workload and use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to deliver designated activities.
• Co-ordinate with others e.g., staff in other departments, to ensure that student needs and expectations are met.
• Support learners by providing Information, Advice and Guidance throughout the course.
• Use own expertise and experiences to significantly contribute to the student experience.
• Compliance with internal and external audit requirements and demands.
• Compliance with Ofsted/Matrix requirements and demands.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties required to contribute to the success and operational needs of the organisation.

Decision Making

Postholder will contribute to the design and delivery of modules or designated teaching within the SIA role. May identify the need for developing the content or structure of modules with Head of Teaching and learning and academic staff and make proposals on how this should be achieved.

Key Contacts/Communication: All students, staff in other departments and SMT.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Hold a level 3 qualification or have substantial professional experience in SIA.
• Have or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Hold a maths & English qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Excellent communication skills including written and oral.
• Be operating as practitioners in their specialist area and will bring a breadth of experience and knowledge of their field of expertise.
• Have knowledge of how to be inclusive and non-discriminatory in their work and ability to analyse and assess student contributions in class and their assignments.

Desirable

• Have knowledge of using E-Portfolio preferably OneFile
• Have or willing to works towards an IAG level 2 qualification.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections
• Willingness to undertake CPD as necessary

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JOB TITLE: Data and Compliance Officer
Reports to: Head of Data and MIS
Base: Leeds

Job Purpose

To ensure timely and accurate administrative records are maintained and ensure compliance against internal and external requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• To validate enrolment and learning evidence within the strict timeframes required for data returns.
• To perform eligibility and suitability checks for learners accessing Aim2Learn learning programmes.
• To enter data on to management information systems accurately within the strict timeframes required for data returns.
• To register learners and claim qualifications on Awarding Organisation systems within the required deadlines within Awarding Organisation guidelines.
• Create and maintain all necessary learner tracking records.
• Prepare and maintain any relevant learning evidence and system logins for course commencement and closure.
• Create and maintain any relevant paperwork, procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare and validate learner files for archive and audit.
• Carry out any necessary audits within the scope of the department.
• Work within the funding requirements and guidance of all the organisations that fund the organisation.
• Contribute to any external audits, inspections or verification visits.
• Compliance with internal and external audit requirements and demands.
• Compliance with Ofsted/Matrix requirements and demands.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties required to contribute to the success and operational needs of the organisation.

Decision Making

Post holder will contribute the decisions regarding the eligibility and compliance of funding evidence. Any complex queries to be referred to management.

Key Contacts/Communication: Head of Data and MIS, all staff, students and SMT.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• GCSEs grade A-C or 9-4 in English and maths
• 2+ years’ experience of working within and administrative or compliance role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate information at an appropriate level.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Willingness to undertake CPD as necessary.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft programme and Office 365.

Desirable

• Experience using PICS or similar
• Experience of Adult Education Budget, Free Courses For Jobs and/or Skills Bootcamps
• Experience of ESFA and/or Combined Authority audits
• Experience of Ofsted inspections and Matrix assessments
• A good understanding of the principles of Information, Advice and Guidance
• Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel

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JOB TITLE: Enrolment Officer
Reports to: Head of Data and MIS
Base: Leeds with the expectation of travel to other sites

Job Purpose

Providing an effective and timely service in the enrolment of students onto Aim2Learns programmes of learning. Responsible for the administration of new student enrolments, eligibility checks, and new student communication and query resolutions.

Main Responsibilities

• To lead on student enrolments including enrolment appointments, the administration of enrolments and undertaking follow up actions as appropriate.
• Lead on the checking and verification of student eligibility in line with funding rules and legislation.
• Conduct prior attainment checks and review initial assessment results for students in line with programme and funding requirements.
• Work closely with the learner recruitment officers to ensure that learner enrolments are completed quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining the levels of quality and compliance required by Aim2Learn and its funders.
• Deliver effective Information, Advice and Guidance at enrolment sessions and resolve any queries
• Use systems effectively to ensure that evidence collection and claims preparation activity remains up to date and auditable.
• To play a key role in ensuring exceptional customer experience is at the forefront of all admissions processes and procedures.
• Contribute to any external audits, inspections or verification visits.
• Compliance with internal and external audit requirements and demands.
• Compliance with Ofsted/Matrix requirements and demands.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties required to contribute to the success and operational needs of the organisation.

Decision Making

Post holder will contribute the decisions regarding the eligibility and compliance of funding evidence. Any complex queries to be referred to management.

Key Contacts/Communication: Head of Data and MIS, all staff, students and SMT.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you must have:
• A good understanding of the principles of Information, Advice and Guidance
• GCSEs grade A-C or 9-4 in English and maths
• 2+ years’ experience of working within a learner facing role
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate information at an appropriate level.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Willingness to undertake CPD as necessary.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft programme and Office 365.

Desirable

• An IAG qualification
• Experience of Adult Education Budget, Free Courses For Jobs and/or Skills Bootcamps
• Experience of Ofsted inspections and Matrix assessments