Job Description

Summary

The Training Place of Excellence is a non-profit making organisation which focuses on offering quality Accountancy Training and other specialist training courses.

We are now looking to add a bright and ambitious Head of Centre to the team. This position would best suit those who enjoy passing on their knowledge and experience.

Head of Centre will report directly to the Director with responsibility to handle all administrative tasks at the Gillingham Branch. The duties include ensuring that the company is operating effectively, liaising with apprentices, Tutors and provide support for the smooth operations of the centre.

Key Responsibilities

• You will maintain overall centre responsibility of the office and look after all aspects of Compliance and Office Management ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, GDPR, company policies and procedures etc. to achieve continuous improvement in customer experience and office efficiency.
• You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the facility and providing leadership to the staff.
• You will be responsible for managing staff members and, in the future, supporting the team's growth with recruitment.
• You will ensure that the business is equipped with the best practice to foster a high-performance culture and a great workplace.
• We are looking for someone with a proactive approach and a can-do attitude.
• Maintaining and dealing with ILPs and Inductions for new students or staff; be responsible for setting out work schedules for tutors, learners and other staff.
• Managing and reporting departmental progress in all areas to the Director regularly.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with customers, suppliers & contractors.
• Handling any first-line matters related to operations, personnel, health & safety and IT within the office environment.
• Assist with the monitoring recruitment and leading the new starter induction process, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Providing guidance and empowering students and staff members to make effective decisions consistent with the company's culture and values.
• Developing, supporting and delivering employee engagement across the business.
• General administration, monitoring and ordering office supplies.
• Being the point of contact for external visitors and welcoming guests.
• You will produce reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation and responding to requests and queries when required.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time for the smooth running of the business

Experience, attributes & skills sought

• Previous office management experience.
• Need to be able to adapt roles and responsibilities to suit the needs of the business as it grows.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Excellent administrative and customer service skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to keep an eye on invoices and necessary finance.
• Energetic, organised and leadership skills.

Special working conditions

The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area to the main office as the job role requires.

Mandatory Requirements

A DBS check at an enhanced level (formerly CRB check) must be undertaken by all candidates and be satisfactory as a condition of employment with The Training Place of Excellence.

School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974; all current convictions, cautions and bind overs must be declared on the application form or provided in a sealed envelope addressed to the Director. The 2013 amendments to the Act allow that minor spent convictions, cautions and bind overs do not need to be declared.

References that confirm suitability to work with children, reference must be provided from current/most recent employer. We will not accept reference from family members or friends.

Equal Opportunities

The Training Place is committed to ensuring that staff are appointed on the basis of merit, regardless of ethnic origin, sex or disability, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality (within current legislation) Marital status, caring or parental responsibilities, ages or personal beliefs on matters such as religion and politics.

Summary

The Training Place of Excellence is a non-profit making organisation which focuses on offering quality Accountancy Training and other specialist training courses.

We are now looking to add a bright and ambitious ACCA/AAT Tutor to the team. This position would best suit those who enjoy passing on their knowledge and experience.

In particular the successful candidate will be responsible for the teaching/ coordination of our accounting trainings, and to deliver ACCA, AAT, Business Administration and Functional Skills to our Apprentices and our adult learners in small classes (of 18 learners max). An Accountant with practical experience and teaching experience will be desirable.

Duties including but not restricted to

• Carrying out training sessions which engage and enthuse the learners using real-life examples and up-to-date teaching methods
• Teaching accounting courses, business administration and functional skills courses
• Managing the apprentices on the apprenticeship programme, including meeting with them, reviewing their tasks, assisting with their portfolios and ensuring they are exam ready
• Assess and mark assignments within strict deadlines and guidelines
• Managing and supervising accounting tasks delivered by apprentices
• Maintaining student attendance records and grades
• Multi-tasking and working within a small team to ensure team objectives are met
• Carrying out general office and admin duties

Skills and Experience Needed

• Proven experience in a previous Accounting tutor role at all Levels and the ability to explain difficult concepts in an understanding way.
• Experience in the Apprenticeship standards at all Levels and the End Point Assessment.
• Practical experience in an accounting role.
• Excel at training, engaging and motivating learners of all ages and backgrounds
• A background in accountancy and qualified to AAT Technician level at minimum
• A1 and teaching qualifications preferable
• Experience in delivering Functional Skills trainings is preferred, but not essential
• Excellent IT and communication skills with knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Excel
• Ability to work in a small team, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines, a high level of commitment and absolute focus on quality of work

Personal Traits

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in using accounting software
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to motivate and teach
• Patience and understanding

We provide short intensive courses as well as longer programmes up to a year. Some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Accountant and Tutor to contribute to an expanding organization and team with further growth opportunities. Support and training provided.

Summary

The Training Place of Excellence is a non-profit making organisation which focuses on offering quality Accountancy Training and other specialist training courses.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate tutor to join our team in supporting students in Maths and Non-Verbal, and English and Verbal. This position would best suit someone with a bubbly personality, able to work with children in providing one-on-one teaching in a given subject.

11+ Tutor Job Purpose

11+ Tutor will report to the Head of Centre with responsibility for assessing and enhancing learners level of education in a given subject area and support their preparation for exams.

11+ Tutor Job Duties

• Initial assessments; assessing learners on their existing ability in a subject area
• Creating lesson plans, creating and delivering a schedule for further education and development in subject areas
• Assessing a student’s level of progress within a subject and identifying areas for improvement
• Developing, assigning and reviewing learner’s homework assignments and test scores and working through problem questions that the learner did not answer correctly
• Providing mock exams or tests to prepare the student for actual exams
• Fostering a positive and supportive learning environment to encourage learner engagement and motivation
• Teaching group and individualised sessions, applying creative teaching skills and
• materials to enhance a fun and progressive learning environment
• Keeping up-to-date on the current curriculum and latest teaching trends
• Maintaining an excellent knowledge of the subject being taught
• Communicate effectively with learners and parents regarding progress, goals, and
• areas for improvement or challenges and giving needed feedback
• Monitor, updating and tracking learners’ progress using a mix of online and offline tools and adjusting teaching methods accordingly to ensure academic improvement
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles
• Ability to plan and schedule appropriate work for individual learners
• Ability to deliver a mix of online and face-to-face class sessions concurrently and ensure all learners active involvement

11+ Tutor Skills and Qualifications

Friendliness, Teaching Certificate, Attentiveness, Excellent Communication skills, Previous tutoring or teaching of children, Patience and understanding,

Special working conditions

The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area to the main office as the job role may require.

Mandatory Requirements

A DBS check at an enhanced level (formerly CRB check) must be undertaken by all candidates and be satisfactory as a condition of employment with The Training Place of Excellence.

School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974; all current convictions, cautions and bind overs must be declared on the application form or provided in a sealed envelope addressed to the Director. The 2013 amendments to the Act allow that minor spent convictions, cautions and bind overs do not need to be declared.

References that confirm suitability to work with children, reference must be provided from current/most recent employer. We will not accept reference from family members or friends.

Equal Opportunities

The Training Place is committed to ensuring that staff are appointed on the basis of merit, regardless of ethnic origin, sex or disability, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality (within current legislation) Marital status, caring or parental responsibilities, ages or personal beliefs on matters such as religion and politics.

Summary

The Training Place of Excellence is a non-profit making organisation which focuses on offering quality Accountancy Training and other specialist training courses.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate tutor to join our team in supporting students in Mathematics, English, and Science up to GCSE level. This position would best suit someone with a bubbly personality, able to work with children in providing one-on-one teaching in a given subject area.

GCSE Tutor Job Purpose

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on learners’ academic growth and success. GCSE Tutor will report to the Head of Centre with responsibility for assessing and enhancing learners level of education in a given subject area and support their preparation for exams.

GCSE Tutor Job Duties

• Initial assessments; assessing learners on their existing ability in a subject area
• Creating lesson plans, creating and delivering a schedule for further education and development in subject areas
• Assessing a student’s level of progress within a subject and identifying areas for improvement
• Developing, assigning and reviewing learner’s homework assignments and test scores and working through problem questions that the learner did not answer correctly
• Providing mock exams or tests to prepare the student for actual exams
• Fostering a positive and supportive learning environment to encourage learner engagement and motivation
• Teaching group and individualised sessions, applying creative teaching skills and
• Materials to enhance a fun and progressive learning environment
• Keeping up-to-date on the current curriculum and latest teaching trends
• Maintaining an excellent knowledge of the subject being taught
• Communicate effectively with learners and parents regarding progress, goals, and
• areas for improvement or challenges and giving needed feedback
• Monitor, updating and tracking learners’ progress using a mix of online and offline tools and adjusting teaching methods accordingly to ensure academic improvement
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles
• Ability to plan and schedule appropriate work for individual learners
• Ability to deliver a mix of online and face-to-face class sessions concurrently and ensure all learners active involvement

GCSE Tutor Skills and Qualifications

Teaching Certificate, Excellent Communication skills, Ability to adapt to different learning styles Previous tutoring or teaching of children preferably Secondary School, Ability to motivate students to study, Expert knowledge relating to the subject area being taught, Patience and understanding.

Special working conditions

The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area to the main office as the job role may require.

Mandatory Requirements

A DBS check at an enhanced level (formerly CRB check) must be undertaken by all candidates and be satisfactory as a condition of employment with The Training Place of Excellence.

School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974; all current convictions, cautions and bind overs must be declared on the application form or provided in a sealed envelope addressed to the Director. The 2013 amendments to the Act allow that minor spent convictions, cautions and bind overs do not need to be declared.

References that confirm suitability to work with children, reference must be provided from current/most recent employer. We will not accept reference from family members or friends.

Equal Opportunities

The Training Place is committed to ensuring that staff are appointed on the basis of merit, regardless of ethnic origin, sex or disability, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality (within current legislation) Marital status, caring or parental responsibilities, ages or personal beliefs on matters such as religion and politics.