We have an excellent opportunity for a Digital Skills Assessor/Trainer to join our Adult Learning Centre and deliver high quality digital skills courses to Adult Learners. This role provides the opportunity to have a significant impact on the digital literacy and employability of adult learners in the area.
You will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging sessions and assessing learner progress via one to one tutorials, classroom style workshops and assessment marking.
Please note that this role is Part Time, working 15 hours per week Tuesday to Thursday.
Responsibilities include:
Design and develop the curriculum tailored to the needs of adult learners, covering a range of digital skills topics such as basic computer literacy, internet navigation, digital communication and software applications
Deliver engaging and interactive sessions, using a variety of instructional techniques and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Manage a case load of learners as designated by the Curriculum Team Leader.
Carry out inductions, initial assessments and provide advice and guidance.
Conduct regular assessments to evaluate learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support their development. Use assessment results to adapt teaching strategies and materials as needed.
Complete Individual Learning Plans, review and report upon the progress of learners.
Provide individualised support and guidance to learners, addressing any barriers or challenges they may encounter in their learning journey. Offer additional resources and assistance to help learners achieve their learning objectives.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and development in digital technology and incorporate relevant tools and applications into sessions to enhance learning outcomes.
Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress and achievements.
Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice and contribute to the overall success of the digital skills courses.
Responsible for the coordination and upkeep of training/assessment records and exams process as designated by the Curriculum Team Leader.
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The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
A Level 2 IT qualification
GCSE A*-C/ 4-9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English and Maths
An assessor qualification or a commitment to work towards the assessor and IQA qualification
Experience
Experience delivering IT/digital skills to adult learners, preferably in an open learning environment or community setting, facilitating learners working at their own pace on different applications and at different levels.
Delivery of small group workshops (8-12 learners)
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.