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Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist who work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’. We are looking for a beauty therapy and nail tutor
Job Responsibility
Manage and monitor the overall academy performance to maintain high standards of professionalism and quality of the provision, using agreed KPIs to meet key company objectives
Develop and line manage Academy staff to ensure delivery of the provision is maintained to a high standard, with the provision fully staffed
Effectively manage team performance and underperformance through robust and timely reviews with the use of observation outcomes and RAG ratings where appropriate
Ensure that all Tutors/Assessors maintain their CPD requirements in line with the guidelines as specified by the Awarding Body
Develop strategies and drive improvements concerning learner attendance, retention, and achievement
Responsible for producing daily/weekly/monthly reports concerning academy performance and learner progress and reporting to the executive team where required
Support the Head of Functional Skills in the management of the functional skills scheduling and ensure all teaching staff participate in the classroom delivery of the functional skills
Contribute to the actions set out in the Quality Improvement Plan and ensure that it is disseminated to all Academy staff and that the QIP actions are delivered
Manage the review process ensuring that progress reviews are completed timely
Ensure that the academy is cost-effective with monitoring and management of budgeted expenditures
Support the sales team with employer engagement activity including managing open days and employer visits
Support the implementation of improvement strategies resulting from the employer satisfaction surveys
Assist the sales team with recruitment of learners, reporting on profile targets and monitor outcomes
Manage the learner voice process to ensure that all learners complete the survey’s and report the outcomes in the monthly report and implement changes as agreed with the Academies Manager
Provide support for learners and impartial information, advice and guidance as required throughout their learning experience
Ensure that learners receive adequate ALS and reviews are carried out monthly
Perform the Designated Safeguarding Officer duties as required and ensure all staff within the Academy are aware of their Safeguarding responsibilities and escalation processes for reporting Safeguarding issues
Responsible for supporting the development of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures, and guidance for the Hair and Beauty Academies and assisting in the coordination of referrals, arranging action, and reviewing services for children, young people and vulnerable adults
Encourage good practice across the Hair and Beauty Academies by promoting and championing the LCG Safeguarding policy and procedures
Support Lead Safeguarding Officers in completing professional assessments of need and risk
Work collaboratively with the Quality team to effectively monitor and manage all Academy provision, including performance management and audit compliance
Support the Lead IQA by contributing to the IQA strategy and schedule
Support the IQA with standardisation of the delivery of the Hairdressing and Beauty practical skills as required by the VRQ/NVQ/Apprenticeship standards and ensure Tutors deliver in accordance with agreed guidelines
Support IQA to ensure appropriate quality assurance checks are conducted within the curriculum area in line with Academy audit policies and procedures
Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role
Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be always vigilant to potential concerns and risks
Always ensure confidentiality and professionalism
Requirements
Beauty & Nail related qualification at level 3 or above
Relevant teaching & assessing qualifications at level 3 and above
Maths & English GCSE or equivalent qualifications
Knowledge of the Education Inspection Framework
Knowledge of the PFA and ESFA Audits and guidelines
Excellent communication at all levels
Adaptable and able to work under pressure with strong attention to detail
Good people skills for developing relationships with colleagues at all levels
Creative thinker and able to communicate new ideas
What we offer
36 hour week for all full time employees
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years