Belfast Works Retail Tutor

JOB BACKGROUND:

This post is part of the BELFAST WORKS Project, a Belfast wide employment project implemented by a consortium of organisations led by Ashton Community Trust.  The other BELFAST WORKS Project Partnership organisations are:

• GEMS NI
• Upper Springfield Development Trust
• Impact Training
• East Belfast Mission

The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of retail programmes for the Belfast citywide BELFAST WORKS Project.  The retail tutor will travel throughout Belfast to the locations of the BELFAST WORKS Project partners and their supply chains delivering quality training.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To design and deliver a range of retail courses for the BELFAST WORKS project.
2. To induct learners onto qualifications in line with the requirements.
3. To carry out registrations and claiming of certificates in line with awarding body requirements.
4. To design and maintain effective information management, administrative and reporting systems, ensuring all quality processes and systems are adhered to.
5. To meet all monitoring and evaluation procedures as set by BELFAST WORKS Project partners.
6. To work in conjunction with all BELFAST WORKS Project partners in the delivery of retail courses.
7. To support all clients while participating on the programme.

8.    Have an up to date knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health &      safety as it impacts on learning.        

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Undertake any other related responsibilities commensurate with the evolving objectives of the post and the evolution of Ashton Community Trust as may reasonably be requested by his/her manager.
2. Work flexibly to ensure full delivery of the programme.
3. Undertake training in order to develop work related skills and knowledge.
4. Work with due regard for Ashton Community Trust’s core values and objectives
5. Ensure the effective implementation of and adherence to, the Trust’s policies and procedures
6. Participate in Ashton Community Trust’s performance management and appraisal process, and agree short, medium and long term goals with line manager, and direct line staff.
7. Share best practice and achievements, and contribute to opportunities to present outcomes and case studies.

Status of the Job Description

This job description is not incorporated into the employee’s employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification and it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to objectives agreed with their line-manager.

Eligibility Criteria

1. A recognised level 3 qualification or above in a retail related area.
2. GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 Essential Skills Application of Number and Communication);
3. A demonstrable track record covering two years within the last four years as a tutor in the field of retail training or in a role similar;
4. Experience of designing and delivering retail training programmes at various levels;
5. Experience of carrying out assessment of qualifications as a tutor or internal assessor
6. Experience of communicating effectively with others e.g. awarding bodies, statutory agencies, management and staff of the BELFAST WORKS Project;
7. Ability to work flexible hours  
8. A valid driving license and access to transport appropriate for the post.  (Consideration will be given to candidates, who because of a disability, cannot hold a driving license but they must have access to a mode of transport that allows them to fulfil the duties of the post)

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of teaching retail to adults
• Experience in delivering retail training in a community setting