BTEC Next Generation - Qualifications Trainer VQ

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Reference:QTVQ0413 

Closing date:24 October 2014 at midnight 


Are you an expert in delivering thought-provoking, engaging and valued qualification based training to teachers?  Are you passionate about sharing best practice in your subject area?

Pearson Edexcel is looking to recruit a committed team of Trainers for our VQ qualifications. As a Qualifications Trainer you will be responsible for delivering full day, half day and online qualification-based courses. Qualifications Trainers are required to keep up to date with changes in the education sector and the latest developments in their subject area. There would also be a requirement to work with our internal support teams on the continual improvement of professional development courses. You may be required to undertake international travel.

The fees are: £250 per day, £200 per half day.


As a Qualifications Trainer you will be required to undertake/achieve the following:

 Pre event Preparation:

  • Attend in-house briefing  provided by Pearson Edexcel to develop an in-depth understanding of our courses and materials
  • Attend training sessions to develop technical skills necessary to deliver online events
  • Practice with resources to be fully confident and competent in their use
  • You will co-deliver with an experienced trainer to build confidence and competence
  • You will have full course observations by a Pearson Edexcel staff  for quality assurance

Delivery:

  • Ensure that all objectives are met within the training session
  • Present information in a way that is suited to the customer and environment
  • Deal appropriately with all customer queries in a professional manner
  • Manage own time and travel arrangements
  • Deliver the agreed training session in line with guidelines from the regulator and Pearson Edexcel.

Feedback:

  • Complete and submit a summary feedback form for every session delivered
  • Training session delegate feedback should be scored consistently within expectations

Experience and qualifications required
·         You will have experience of delivering effective training to adult delegates
·         A good understanding of the relevant qualification and assessment principles
·         You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to deliver the training
·         You will have UK-based teaching, administration, assessment or management experience in the relevant subject and level
·         You will have strong presentation and communication skills
·         You will have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
·         You will be confident using laptops, internet and Microsoft Powerpoint and should have demonstrable experience of using technology to support your training delivery
·         You will be able to manage the learning and development of a range of teaching professionals who may bring to bear a range differing viewpoints
·         You will have a positive attitude towards all forms of feedback
·         You will be committed to your own professional development
·         You will represent Pearson Edexcel appropriately whilst delivering training according to our contractual terms and conditions
·         You will be required to deliver using materials prepared by our team of qualification-based writers. The delivery of these materials should be consistent with the quality and standards required by Pearson Edexcel and the regulator


Knowledge
·         Relevant qualification and assessment principals
·         Subject knowledge
·         Training knowledge
Skills
·         Communication / Giving Presentations
·         Leadership
·         Influencing
·         Organisation
·         Teamwork
·         IT competent
·         Customer Service
·         Decision-making and judgement


Application Information

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online interview. If successful at interview they will be invited to attend an assessment day.

Additional Information