Learning and Skills Teacher
Learning and Skills Teachers will work in FE colleges (whether general or specialist), independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers or offender learning. A small number may work as trainers in large organisations. It will also cover a broad range of both academic and technical subject/sector areas. An employee in this occupation is responsible for helping to prepare each of their students for progression to/or within employment or to further study. To deliver this to a diverse group of students, including those with special educational needs, a Learning and Skills Teacher needs to be flexible, innovative, and adaptable, changing their behaviour and teaching style to suit the environment and level of their students. A Learning and Skills Teacher will have a sound understanding of pedagogy and regularly engage with robust evidence of effective teaching and learning methods and practice relevant to their subject area(s). A Learning and Skills Teacher may be responsible for the managing of others, as well as managing budgets.
How you will be assessed:
20% off-the-job training is anything that can help you gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours in your role. This programme is 18 months in duration, therefore a minimum of 390 -585 hours of off-the-job training is required. Examples of off the job (OTJ) training are below:
- Portfolio of evidence
- Mentoring
- Teaching and learning sessions with a dedicated trainer
- Self-study (time spent working on assessments/assignments)
- Training on a new process or procedure
- Team training and meetings
- Visiting other companies