Trainer - Applied GCSE

Reference:App/Trainer/GCSE 

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 Applied GCSE qualifications in the following subjects:

Applied Engineering/Manufacturing

Applied Health & Social Care

Applied ICT

Applied Leisure & Tourism

Applied Media

Applied Performing Arts

Applied Travel & Tourism

As a Qualifications Trainer you would be responsible for delivering full day, half day and online qualification-based courses. You would also be required to work with our internal support teams on the continual improvement of professional development courses. International travel may also be necessary.

You would be expected to keep up to date with changes in the education sector and the latest developments in your subject area. 

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

A Qualifications Trainer is 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
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

    Video interviews will take place in July 2013. Successful applicants will be asked to attend an assessment/training day.

    Please note that contracted applicants will be required for a minimum of 3 days work between September and December 2013.

    Application Options

    To take advantage of this opportunity complete our online application

    If you have any further queries, or you need any additional support with your application, please contact the Associate Helpdesk team via the Pearson Support Portal.

    Additional Information