Lifelong Learning Officer - DGA08434

Lifelong Learning Officer (Fixed Term)
Dumfries and Galloway
£28,944 - £31,179

An exciting position has arisen for a full time Lifelong Learning Officer who will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Lifelong Learning Service. This post is fixed term for 2 years. This post may be suitable for attachment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

You will have experience of working in Adult Learning, specifically ESOL/New Scots, Family Learning and of co-ordinating learning opportunities in line with national and local priorities to help address local identified need.

With some previous staff management experience, including supporting volunteers, you will lead a small, multi-skilled team to deliver a learning offer in a specific geographical area in consultation with learners.

You will be passionate about Lifelong Learning and have experience of developing learning plans, working in partnership with community groups and organisations and self-evaluation activities.

You will ideally have knowledge and experience of overseeing opportunities for learning to be accredited, coordinating relevant administration tasks, and fulfilling role of Assessor and Verifier as required across a range of SQA and other courses

To be considered for this post you should:

• be educated to SCQF Level 9 in a relevant subject or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• hold a CELTA/TESOL qualification of be willing to work towards it.
• demonstrate evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• possess education and training which enables the delivery of accredited and non & accredited lifelong learning opportunities.
• be a full or associate membership of CLD Standards Council or willing to become a member.
• be a qualified Assessor and/or Verifier or willing to complete necessary training.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Ann McShane by email: ann.mcshane@dumgal.gov.uk