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*Pearson BTEC UK Based Trainer  *

*Role Summary  *

As a BTEC Trainer you will be responsible for delivering online, and face to face courses in the UK.   

BTEC 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 will be required to undertake international travel. *  *

Please note. This role is a freelance / contractual role.

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

*Pre event Preparation:  *

If required, attend in-house briefing provided by Pearson to develop an in-depth understanding of our courses and materials.  

Attend, if required, meetings with clients to understand their needs from any Pearson delivery

Attend training sessions to develop technical skills necessary to deliver online events.  

Practice with resources to be fully confident and competent in their use.  

Complete Pearson’s Global Content Standards Training, to ensure all training content development and delivery is compliant with these standards.

*Delivery:  *

Ensure that all objectives are met within the training session  

Present information in a way that is suited to the customer and environment.

Use Ed Tech confidently within the training session.  

Deal appropriately with all customer queries in a professional manner  

Manage own time and travel arrangements. (All travel arrangements and expenses will be covered by Pearson)  

Deliver the agreed training session in line with guidelines from the customer and Pearson.  

*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 have experience of teaching a Pearson BTEC International Specification  

You will have experience of delivering effective training to adult delegates  

A good understanding of the qualification and assessment principles  

You will have a high level of subject knowledge to deliver the training  

You will have 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 a laptop, 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 appropriately whilst delivering training according to our contractual terms and conditions  

You will be required to deliver using materials that Pearson has commissioned from you or provided by Pearson. The delivery of these materials should be consistent with the quality and standards required by Pearson.

You will be required to deliver training sessions in English. You should be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. The ability to deliver training in other languages may be beneficial IE Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic.

*Knowledge  *

Relevant qualification and assessment principles  

Subject knowledge  

Training knowledge  

*Skills  *

Communication / Giving Presentations  

Leadership  

Influencing & facilitation

Organisation  

Teamwork  

IT competent  

Customer Service  

Cultural awareness and sensitivity  

Decision-making and judgment 

Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.