23671 - National Tutor Trainer

Job Title: National Tutor Trainer
Grade: HEO
Directorate: MOJ People and Capability
Team: Prison Learning Design and Delivery

People & Capability Group

People and Capability is here to support the organisation by enabling its people to be the best that they can be. We are continuously reviewing and enhancing the services we provide across the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to ensure the delivery of high-quality services for our customers.

As a department, we are going through a period of significant transformation and our people services are at the forefront of enabling that change. MoJ People and Capability is a team of 1,400 committed and capable professionals delivering people services across the Justice family. At the heart of delivering these services, are our people.

Information about the MoJ and its priorities can be found at

About the Role

This is an HQ role based within MOJ People and Capability, Prison Learning Design and Delivery (PLD&D) which supports the development of trainers delivering foundation and operational training.

The post holder will report to an SEO delivery manager, who in turn reports to the relevant Head of Delivery.

PLD&D is responsible for the delivery and development of all HMPPS/MOJ specific learning and development products including foundation and role specific training delivered by operational training.

The post holder will provide training and support for all Trainers.

Some of the key areas will be:

• First Aid Instructor
• Level 3 Education and Training Award
• Level 3 AVRA Assessor Award

The post holds no direct line management responsibilities. The team is national and the role may be based within a specified region with travel expected to support Trainers.

Location

Travel - Initially the role will be to deliver training as and when required at Newbold Revel, with some visits and lesson observations across the country. Travel is expected to be once or twice per month for up to a week at a time.

Main Activities / Responsibilities

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Manage the on-going activities required to support PLD&D Trainers.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the delivery of developmental training, ensuring that it is appropriately accredited both internally and externally and aligns with training strategies, and that quality assurance procedures are aligned to National Awarding/Governing Body policies.

Ensure decisions / assessments about developmental training are made in line with marking criteria standards of National Awarding Bodies, and all records are maintained in line with Awarding Body and MOJ Quality Assurance processes.

Provide pastoral and emotional support – supporting the well-being of the trainer, addressing individual challenges or concerns within an inclusive environment.

Referral of those needing specialised support when their needs are outside the responsibilities and expertise of the role.

Provide classroom observations to ensure quality of delivery is standardisation across the PLD&D estate.

Continually provide good examples of effective practice to be emulated back in the classroom by trainers.

Ensure all lesson plans for developing training and schemes of work are kept up to date and remain current.

Produce and implement individual learning plans for trainers below desired levels of attainment.

Identify, investigate, and disseminate information on new developments from Awarding Bodies provision.

Build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Liaise with the external Awarding Bodies to ensure up to date information is cascaded onto the trainers.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Leadership and Management

Collaborative working – working across functional and organisational boundaries, representing PLD&D professionally and consistently.

Management and resources – be mindful of how you use resources, always ensuring best value for money and efficient use.

Act as a role model displaying professional standards and behaviours in accordance with PLD&D’s values and behaviours.

Actively encourage and support all colleagues.

Continually develop yourself through CPD.

PLD&D Operating Model

To achieve the PLD&D Vision, the overarching strategy includes setting and implementing the strategic direction for Design and Digital Learning, Governance and Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Enablement and Delivery of learning.

All PLD&D staff members are expected to contribute appropriately to the successful delivery of the strategy.

Challenge conventional ways of thinking; promote the PLD&D operating model and new ways of working and encourage a culture of learning and continuous development across the organisation. PLD&D is committed to delivering a high-quality learning service and expects all staff to strive for excellence in their function.

Professional standards and values

Proactively promote and model the professional standards, values and behaviours of PLD&D and embed the organisational mission and vision. Support the wellbeing of our PLD&D family by making it a priority, ensuring that wellbeing is at the forefront of our conversations and interactions.

Person Specification

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, providing constructive feedback to support development and performance.
• A motivated and proactive self-starter with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others, promoting a positive learning culture and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain quality standards, analyse information accurately and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and the effective use of digital learning platforms and technologies to support efficient training delivery.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating learning interventions, adapting delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse audiences and maximise engagement. (assessed via CV)
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and organisational boundaries, sharing expertise and building professional networks to support organisational objectives. (assessed via Working Together)
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, coordinate multiple activities and deliver results at pace. (assessed via Delivering at Pace)

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of quality assurance activity within a learning or training environment.
• Experience of working with accredited learning or awarding bodies.
• A recognised Assessor Award.

Please note that whilst we don’t assess or score ‘desirable’ criteria, we may consider evidence provided that demonstrates meeting the desirable elements of the role, only after essential criteria is assessed and where there is a need to differentiate between closely scored candidates.

Qualification

• Level 5 teaching qualification.

Application process

You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework.

Sift

Experience

Please provide an anonymised copy of your CV.

Behaviours

Please provide examples of the following behaviours, with reference to any related essential criteria listed above.

Developing self and others (Lead Behaviour)

Working together

Communicating and Influencing

Changing and improving

Delivering at pace

Please refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details, including by grade:

If we receive a large number of applications, we will carry out an initial sift on the lead criteria of (Developing self and others).

Candidates invited to Interview

Please note that interviews will be carried out remotely via MS Teams. During the interview, we will be assessing you on the Behaviours above, presentation and Strengths from the Success Profiles framework.

You will also be asked to give a presentation at interview. Details will be sent to those candidates invited to interview.

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding the role and/or travel requirements, please contact Sarah.Boot@justice.gov.uk.