Packaging Tutor

The Institute of Materials Minerals & Mining

• Contract type
• Consultancy
• Location
• -
• Closing date
• -
• Salary
• Competitive

Overview

The Training Academy provides classroom, online and blended learning courses to serve the needs of those working in the materials cycle and related industries. Our PIABC Level 5 Diploma Packaging Technology blended learning course offer learners from across the globe the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the packaging industry and its key materials and processes.

We expect the highest standards of our tutors in terms of their professionalism, specialist industry knowledge and experience, and commitment to their continuing professional development. This role requires someone who is flexible in their approach to all tasks, with the ability to modify their style to meet the needs of all learners and to provide feedback as appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• To deliver a high-quality tutoring to learners on the PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology.
• To deliver on-line, one-hour sessions with learners on specified topics to go through past exam questions and answer any learner questions.
• To lead online revision sessions ahead of the examinations in June and November.
• To undertake all activities with integrity and impartiality, and to offer a fair, reliable and consistent experience for all learners.
• To effectively plan and manage assigned tutoring responsibilities.
• To provide detailed and appropriate feedback to support learner development.
• To ensure all communication with learners is conducted through the online learning platform for safeguarding, internal and external quality assurance purposes.
• To maintain an excellent working knowledge of the packaging industry in relation to the relevant topics.
• Be responsible for maintaining your own on-going CPD relevant to the packaging industry and to submit this to the Training Academy on an annual basis or when requested.

Other responsibilities

• To maintain company confidentiality with information regarding learners’ businesses.
• To use student information in line with GDPR.
• To submit invoices for the work you have undertaken in a timely manner (at least every three months) with supporting evidence/documentation as appropriate.

Person specification

Excellent IT Skills, particularly relating to running online meetings.

Essential

Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing and adapt to different learning styles.

Essential

Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively.

Essential

Broad technical knowledge relating to packaging industry

Essential

Experience of a training environment

Desirable

Safeguarding knowledge

Desirable

How to apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Collette Marriott, Director of Business Support, recruitment@iom3.org.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour and those who are disabled (physical, invisible or neurodivergent conditions) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. IOM3 is a forward-looking, diverse and inclusive Institute, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Should you need reasonable adjustments, please do not hesitate to contact us to make suitable arrangements.