Adult Care Trainer
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Website Oxford International Education Group
Who we are: Oxford International
Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!
Job Purpose
Oxford International runs courses for international students to complete Adult Care qualifications at level 2 and 3.
The main purpose of this job is to fulfil the role of Adult Care Tutor for Oxford International Pathways Centre.
Tutors deliver lessons that prepare students fully for careers as Adult Care practitioners. The lessons adopt an interactive, student-centred approach that makes full use of the latest technology in order to provide students with a varied, lively and purposeful experience.
Main duties and responsibilities
To be responsible for teaching, assessment, marking and academic development of the student body.
Other duties and responsibilities
Deliver academic subject specific modules to international students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds at level 3
Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners
20-24 hours per week contact time
Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours
Develop and maintain an encouraging classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students and contribute relevant materials to the to the teachers’ shared resource drive
Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative evaluations
Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Academic Director, the Student Support Manager, and College Director, as required
Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g., accurate attendance records, student progress reports, test invigilation)
Using the course descriptor write a scheme of work, assessments and marking criteria to specified deadlines
Populate the VLE with relevant materials for students to access
Person specification
Statutory requirements
Eligibility to live and work in in the UK
Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent
DBS Update Service Membership
Qualifications
Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care at a minimum
Recognised Adult Education qualification and/or Recognised Assessor qualification (for example CAVA)
Qualified to PTLLS/DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE (Essential) (or willing to work towards a teaching qualification)
Evidence of commitment to professional development
Willingness to work towards and gain a TAQA assessing qualification of Level 3, if not already qualified
IQA would be a benefit
Experience and knowledge
Significant occupational experience with a sound understanding of the Care Act and Care Quality Commission requirements.
Experience assessing students written work submitted to their e-portfolio.
Recent experience of teaching in the relevant field
Ability to work within a closely knit, collaborative team of tutors
Skills and abilities
Ability to teach and supervise students’ projects, and coursework
A flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to lead, work as part of a team, and take on and accept responsibility
An ability to contribute to existing knowledge the subject field
Personal qualities
Empathy with international students and an understanding of their needs
Flexibility & adaptability
Excellent communication skills, oral & written.
Commitment to the development of OIPC
Understanding of the adult care education environment
High level of IT skills
This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.
For more information on Oxford International
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Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
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