New Meaning Training offers education with a difference. We’re different because we work to enable young people who achieved little progress at a mainstream setting to discover how they are going to earn their own living, and to take their first steps towards this.
The young people supported on any of the learning programmes can vary considerably in their learning pathway needs. They have often failed at school because they were “forced” into a learning plan (scheme of work) and approach that did not suit their specific needs.
The key focus for this role is to support, guide and direct the development of young people enrolled on the construction course, to support, guide and direct the development of young people and staff within the team.
As a Lead Tutor for our Construction Multiskills programme you will be working as part of and lead a team to generate creative ideas for ways to support very hard to engage young people.
1. To have provided your Enhanced DBS or to have completed the forms to apply for it with 1 week of joining
2. Familiarise yourself with the following policies and attend refresher training when organised:
a. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Prevent Policy
b. Learner Behaviour Policy
c. Health and Safety Policy
3. Work with learners, parents/carers, careers services, Youth Justice Services, Schools, and other referral partners or agencies to enable the young people to complete the construction programme, achieve their qualifications and progress toward living a more independent life.
4. Encourage and reinforce to learners the links between regular attendance, participation, effort and positive outcome for them.
5. To work as part of and lead a team to deliver qualifications in Construction multi skills, Functional Skills Maths and English as well as a Tutorials Programme which embeds British Values.
6. lead a team to organise practical activities that enable learners to strengthen their independence.
7. To arrange, construction site visits, employer talks and trips to provide them real world experience of the workplace.
8. To work as part of and lead a team to generate creative ideas for ways to support very hard to engage young people.
9. To complete and have the responsibility of all paperwork and assessments to the required standard set out by our Buckinghamshire College Group (with whom we work in partnership) our qualification Awarding Body, NOCN.
10. Maintain your own diary and update all progress trackers each week.
11. Work with your line manager to manage your CPD programme.
12. Performance manage your team and so that standards are met in line with Ofsted requirements.
New Meaning Training – Education with a difference.
An alternative education provision helping young people to find their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to earn their own living.
- Do you want to share your strengths with a young person who needs support with getting ready for living in the adult world?
- Do you have experience working with young people with complex SEMH needs?
- Have you had training in trauma informed practices?
New Meaning Training (NMT) delivers learning programmes that are designed to empower and support young people in everyday fundamentals for living life more independently. Tutors and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) support learners as they acquire skills for employment, training, life skills and personal development as well as English and Maths Functional Skills.
Qualifications / Education / Role requirements
Industry knowledge, competence, and experience are valued the most; however, any relevant teaching qualifications would be useful.
IOSH Certificate is preferred, but training will be given if you do not hold this qualification – see below.
1. To complete the following CPD courses within 3 months of starting (unless you already have these qualifications).
-Level 3 Education & Training
-Safeguarding Children advanced – Level 2
-Internal Systems Training
Extremism and Radicalisation Awareness
2. To complete the following CPD courses within 9 months of starting (unless you already have these qualifications).
-Mental Health Awareness
-Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness
-Child Mental Health Awareness
-Child Online Safety Awareness
3. To complete the following CPD courses within 24 months of starting (unless you already have these qualifications).
-Level 4 Certicicate in Education and Training
Transferable Skills
· Time management, prioritisation, and self-organisation.
· Passion for sharing knowledge and developing young people.
· Experience in Scheme of Work and Lesson Plan development.
· Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
· Conflict management and resolution skills.
· Strong communication skills.
· Understanding of learning styles.
· Maintain your own diary of appointments with learners each week.
· Be prepared to work with supporting agencies to enable the progression of young people.
· Be able to keep accurate records and able to analyse problems.
· Keep up to date with relevant legislation and attend any training provided by New Meaning Training.
· Managing staff with effective communication skills
Key behaviour competencies
· Confidentiality.
· Passion for sharing knowledge and learning.
· Grit and resilience.
· Compassionate and empathetic.
· Supportive and enabling.
· Active listener.
· Nurturing.
· Inquisitive and curious.
· Open minded.
· Focused on strengthening.
Key performance indicators
· Ensure enrolment requirements are met for all learners
· Keep ILPs fully up to date, in particular SMART targets
· Creation and regular updates of risk assessments for all learners
· Register/attendance maintenance
· Termly Learner Progress Reports
· Learner Qualification Achievement
o Main course qualification
o Functional Skills Maths
o Functional Skills English
· Arrange visits and employer talks for learners
· Conduct monthly One to One review meeting with team members
· Conduct annual Appraisals with team members
Additional notes
-Enhanced DBS check required.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore, you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk
Questions? Send an email to bucksandherts@newmeaning.co.uk
