About this role
My client is a leading provider of education and training in the Insurance and Financial Services Sector, and they have an exciting opportunity for a former Insurance Professional to join their existing team as a Trainer. Please note this role is entirely remote, working from home.
The ideal candidate for this role would be a former Insurance Professional with experience in both commercial and personal lines, CII or ACII qualified.
The key responsibilities are to:
You will plan and prepare schemes of work, lessons, and sessionsYou will teach across a range of financial services qualification types and levels, online and at employer sites
You will research and develop new topics, courses and teaching materials, especially online resourcesYou will teach individuals and small groups of learners from a range of backgrounds, abilities, and agesYou will monitor, assess and mark learner’s work (please note you will have the support of a qualified and experienced assessor with your allotted group of learners)You will maintain accurate records and monitor learners’ progressYou will set and oversee examinations and liaise with assessment organisations to ensure quality standards are metYou will carry out pastoral support as a tutor and mentor to learnersYou will conduct reviews and tutorials on a one-to-one basis with learners and together with employersYou will plan additional support requirements for learnersYou will contribute to sector meetings to monitor, review, and evaluate relevant coursesYou will represent My clients Training at taster days, open days, and careers events appropriate to the sectorYou will keep up to date with, and implement company performance and quality frameworks, policies, and processesYou will interview and enrol prospective learnersYou will liaise with other educational professionals and organisationsYou will carry out learner assessments in the workplaceYou will undertake a range of administrative tasksYou will ensure you undertake the highest standards regarding teaching and assessment practiceYou will embed personal development, welfare, and behaviour topics into sessions where appropriateYou will stretch and challenge learner’s literacy and numeracy when training, assessing or markingYou will deliver functional skills as requiredYou will assist with my clients training in ensuring its marketing efforts are up to date, appropriate and relevantYou will perform site visits to employers to review learner progress, and also ensure the employer is providing a safe and supportive environment conducive to learningYou will build rapport with employers to ensure the successful delivery of training programmesYou will raise any concerns immediately to the company’s designated safeguarding officerYou will create support plans for learners if they fall behindYou will operate strictly within the funding and performance rules of our commissioners, including the Education and Skills Funding Agency and Ofsted Personal Specification
Essential
Minimum 5 years’ experience working within an insurance based role
ACII or CII
In-depth knowledge of insurance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills (ability to relate to students of all ages and abilities)
Strong organisational and planning skills
Creativity to make learning engaging
A flexible approach to work
Enthusiasm, positivity, motivation and commitment
Patience and a sense of humour
Desirable
Level 3 teaching or training qualification (can be supplied)
Level 3 assessing qualification (can be supplied)
Training, coaching and mentoring experience
Functional Accountabilities
You will maintain an in-depth knowledge of your subject or professional area through meeting the CPD requirements of the CII
You will ensure both internal and external performance and quality standards are met
You will ensure the continuous improvement of performance and quality standards across the business in a supportive and objective manner
You will perform and assist in the end-to-end administrative process
You will foster a culture of performance and quality built on openness, respect and high professional standards
Benefits
Salary up to £35,000.00 NEG DOE
Complete remote working (nationwide)
Smart / casual dress code
Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, Friday 09:00 - 14:00 (35 Hours Per Week)
32 days per annum including bank holidays, 4 days to be reserved for the festive period as offices closed.
Auto enrolment pension
Laptop and monitor provided as well as itinerary and training to start the role efficiently as well as literature and curriculum to refer to.
Commitment to your training and development
Diverse and progressive culture