<p> JOB DESCRIPTION</p><p>JOB TITLE: Welsh Language Senior Training & Quality POST REF: Officer. DEPARTMENT: Children & Schools GRADE: 7 DIVISION: Performance & Community SECTION: Learning Pembrokeshire RESPONSIBLE TO: Area Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator / Lifelong Learning Manager JOB PURPOSE</p><p>To plan, organise and deliver quality training for tutors and to formally assess the quality of teaching and learning of tutors in line with .Estyn standards and guidelines.</p><p>PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>to prepare a scheme of work. to provide adequate lesson plans. to supervise and monitor the general organisation of the class.  to assess and evaluate students' progress with regard to the aims and objectives of the course.  to be aware and advise students of other courses, provision etc. to which they can be referred if required, to enhance their education.  to complete registers, returns etc. as requested.  to inform Learners of accreditation and progression routes.  to report for duty a quarter of an hour before the class commences.  to request and ensure that the necessary resources are available.  to check that the class venue is in order at the end of each session.  to accompany the class on visits and other learning activities outside the class as and when appropriate.  to promote extracurricular activities to promote learning  to develop an annual training programme for new and experienced Welsh tutors and keep training records.(  to provide first-line management and support for Welsh tutors.  to provide statistical information and reports as and when required.  to organise and undertake a full programme of class observations annually to evaluate quality of teaching and learning.  to organise cross border class observations with other main providers to ensure quality of provision  to co-ordinate the development of course materials in conjunction with the Curriculum and Resources Officer.  To attend training courses organised by the National Centre for Learning Welsh ; Estyn and other National recognised bodies.  To represent the service on the National Centre for Learning Welsh Training and Quality meetings  To support the Welsh Language Lifelong Learning Coordinator in preparing the annual Self Assessment Report ( SAR )  The post holder is expected to teach up to 2 days / week  To share good practice within the service with tutors  To support the Welsh Language Lifelong Learning Coordinator in completing the service Performance Review with tutors and administrative staff.  Maintain the security of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 Programme Development  Provide first line management and support to Welsh tutors-responding to staff queries on course delivery.  Identifying, delivering, evaluating staff training and development workshops.  Maintaining training records and implementing DPP procedures.  Developing and monitoring quality assurance procedures – class assessments/lesson plans/recording procedures and DPP.  Interviewing / selecting new tutors and assisting in induction programme.</p><p>PERSON SPECIFICATION</p><p> A qualification in teaching or training and relevant experience in teaching Welsh in an educational environment.  A level or higher qualification in Welsh  Experience of working with groups or individuals in a Community Education setting.  Experience of identifying and organising training for teaching staff.  Experience in the support guidance of teaching staff.  Capable of managing own time and workload and co-ordinate the work of tutors.  Prepared to work a flexible timetable including unsociable hours.  Ability to work as a member of a team.  Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.</p><p>Skills  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and negotiate training requirements with teaching and office staff.  Articulate and confident to deal with enquires for training.  Must possess a full driving licence.</p><p>Knowledge  Thorough knowledge of training requirements required for Welsh for Adults tutors. ( Cymhwyster Cenedlaethol )</p><p> Estyn Inspection Framework</p><p> Basic Skills</p><p> Exams / Accreditation</p>