Adult Education Tutor

We are seeking an engaging, motived and enthusiastic individual to join our Forensic Mental Health Service as an Adult Education Tutor. This role will be based across the Forensic Service at the Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This role is part-time working 15 hours per week. We are very interested in tutors who are able to support learners to work towards their aspirations. The postholder will ensure a safe and organised risk assessed learning environment, adhering to all relation security guidelines.

They will create a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere that promotes skills development and confidence. It is important toengage learners by using a range of teaching and learning strategies, adapting teaching methods to suit a diverse range of learners. You will also be responsible in assessing learner progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning and development. The post holder will ensure ongoing accreditation with Ascentis, and will collaborate with the MDT to deliver a high-quality programme aligned with the learner's aspirations., To be responsible as a tutor and assessor for an identified workload and provide group and/or individual tutoring to service users.

To work efficiently and effectively to meet both individual and service targets and accreditation quality requirements. To work autonomously and as a member of the Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service. To develop, agree and review Individual Learning Plans with service users and provide regular support/monitoring of their progress to provide the best possible opportunities for award achievement within agreed time scales.

To maintain effective records of own assessment and training practice using the electronic systems in place where required. To contribute to quality assurance of awards and delivery programmes, the revision and implementation of changes to quality assurance standards as recommended by Awarding Body External Verifiers, as well as other management issues related to the service. To develop materials and lesson plans to be delivered to service users requiring underpinning training or for work-based and vocational, pre-employment qualifications and internal certificates.

Take responsibility for own continual professional development. To provide feedback on practice deficiencies or policy gaps. To ensure internal teaching/training rooms are fully equipped, stocked and fully functional in line with in-house procedures. Engage with supervision as per Trust policy., Please refer to the Job description and person specification for more indepth details regarding job role requirements.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role., Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate or equivalent Recognised English/Maths qualification at Level 3 or above, Working with learners who have severe mental illness, learning disabilities and specific learning disorders eg dyslexia, dyscalculia Working as part of a team to deliver learning opportunities, Working in a Forensic Mental Health setting Audit Service development, Use of IT systems Excellent communication with people from diverse backgrounds and complex needs Able to work autonomously Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" o Exc