Total 21 Education / Training job vacancies in Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 4LF

The Training Specialist performs the following major duties:

• Develops standardized recruitment training curricula; develops recruitment training sessions, collects, standardizes and promulgate best practices related to recruitment training; facilitates training sessions and webinars; plans, organizes and facilitates conferences, workshops and seminars for staff and agency stakeholders; and works with monitoring and evaluation staff to create measurable goals and objectives and assist in evaluating training outcomes.
• Serves as authoritative consultant and troubleshooter designing and implementing training programs and activities and providing problem-solving assistance to address program issues.
• Creates, implements, administers, and evaluates training materials and provides technical assistance activities for Peace Corps external and internal audiences.
• Provides extensive analysis of organizational and training needs to develop office-wide training plan to strengthen the recruitment team to achieve application targets.
• Researches and analyzes newest training methodologies, materials, and tools (including e-learning materials).
• Maintains ongoing dialogue with external education and training community and stays current with trends and innovations in training.
• Participates in the evaluation of VRS' training programs by promoting continuous assessment of training activities in order to determine those training models which are most effective in achieving programmatic goals.

• Provide technical expertise to accomplish analysis of options and development of the design for advanced and complex IT systems on projects which typically involve analyses of systems with high visibility or widespread impact within the agency.
• Perform business and systems analysis, analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan development of new systems or modification of existing applications or systems.
• Support integration of new software by developing interfaces with existing systems and databases.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems, using analysis and models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• Develop, maintain, and publish internal standard operating procedures relating to such items as data location, system access, system change procedures, and database design.
• Prepare written reports, correspondence, and documents internal and external to the organization to convey plans, policies, status, and results.

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Researches, designs and implements a training program for refugee, asylum, humanitarian and internationally-adjudicated immigration benefits.
• Interprets and applies immigration case law; court precedent; Federal regulations; Executive Orders; and Agency policy in the development of training materials.
• Coordinate validation of curriculum with internal and external stakeholders and presenters.
• Develops quarterly training schedule and monitors compliance with mandatory training.
• Leads in-field training of new refugee officers overseas on a regular basis.
• Supports office needs through group and individual trainings and creation of training resources.

• Advises, administers, or performs professional, scientific, or technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, material or methods.
• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners.
• Engages in professional scientific and engineering work requiring knowledge of the science or art, or both, by which materials, natural resources, and powers are made useful.
• Performs a variety of technical managerial functions typically involving two or more areas of management functions such as resources analysis, technical management systems, technical engineering operations management, configuration management.
• Performs multiple functions alongside other engineers to include; planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program management, project and quality management.
• Performs technical activities supporting the management process whether within the context of a line organization, direction of a contracted effort, or management of grants. Work may involve monitoring contractors supporting NASA projects.
• Serves as a technical expert in support of engineering programs/projects and software development related to air traffic management, airspace simulation, and advanced air mobility.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Provide policy and oversight of non-appropriated funds (NAF) procurement, construction, and related procedures.
• Oversee a broad range of DoD resale, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), lodging and NAF and other related programs and services addressing the needs and challenges of service members and their families.
• Exercise operational coordination and review of NAF oriented procurement and construction policy and planning issues.
• Conduct management surveys and research projects to develop policy positions on a variety of high-level issues of vast scope and critical importance.
• Initiate partnerships with military services and reserve components to resolve a variety of complex issues involving service members and their families.
• Conduct unprecedented special assignments on complex high-priority issues in which the scope frequently alters as the work progresses.
• Develop legislative proposals and coordinates legislation for NAF procurement and construction.

The selectee will serve as a(n) Training Development Specialist (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP Only) in the Office of Investigations, International Programs Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Maintaining awareness of cybersecurity threats, techniques, challenges, personnel recovery and investigative procedures.
• Serving as a United States Secret Service subject matter expert in the areas of protection, investigations, and personnel recovery to present training content to foreign partners and USSS employees at formal training courses, seminars, and ad-hoc briefings.
• Serving as project manager for staff/contractor actions and overseeing pilot projects to demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness of training programs.
• Researching new and applicable technology and equipment for the PR Program.

• Serve as a focal point and point of control on the proper execution of Research Position Evaluation System (RPES) policies and practices and ensures reviews are completed.
• Provide analyses of pertinent data and review program and operational documentation, including regulations, policy, and other records to identify actual or potential problem areas.
• Track and monitor deadlines to ensure timeliness of action items.
• Administer internal review procedures to ensure that research plans are complete.
• Work with research progress reports, research proposals, Office of Scientific Quality Review (OSQR) Project Plans, extramural or external funding requests for research projects, Research Position Evaluation System (RPES) cases, and ethics documents.
• Work with research progress reports, research proposals, Office of Scientific Quality Review (OSQR) Project Plans, extramural or external funding requests for research projects, Research Position Evaluation System (RPES) cases, and ethics documents.

Advert

Renfrewshire Council is providing another fantastic opportunity to individuals interested in becoming an Early Learning and Childcare Modern Apprentices and who are keen to begin their career in this rewarding and expanding sector.

Building on our successful Modern Apprentice Programme, the main duties of the post are: to contribute to the provision of a safe, caring, healthy, pleasant and stimulating nursery environment for all children; to support the implementation and delivery of relevant curriculum in line with national and local guidance; to assist in the planning, recording and evaluation of suitable programmes of activities; to contribute to the maintenance and recording of children’s assessment progress and to the promotion of parental participation.

This programme is open to applicants of all ages from 16 years and over. You must be a Renfrewshire resident and have gained 3 National 5 qualifications (or equivalent), one of which must be English. In Renfrewshire we are committed to #KeepThe Promise and as such we are keen to ensure that Care Experienced people are represented within our early years staff”. Applications are welcomed from individuals who are Care Experienced. *

It is essential you can demonstrate a genuine interest in working with young children and promoting their development in an early year’s environment and a clear willingness to participate in your ongoing personal development.

It is also essential that you have effective interpersonal and communication skills and can work as part of a team. You should be able to use your own initiative, be adaptable to change and be flexible to meet the needs of the establishment.

It is desirable that you have experience of caring for young children or have volunteered or worked in a relevant care setting e.g. caring for your own children, working or volunteering in an early education and childcare setting, youth group or other voluntary work within the caring sector.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview week commencing 9th December which will include a practical assessment task within a nursery.

Anticipated start dates subject to satisfactory checks for the successful candidates will be February/March 2025.

This is a fixed term post for the duration of the Modern Apprenticeship (2 years) with excellent opportunities for permanent employment on completion.

Due to current under-representation within this Modern Apprenticeships framework applications are particularly welcomed from those Priority Groups identified by Skills Development Scotland – namely those with disabilities, males and individuals identified as being from a Black or Minority Ethnic Community.

Successful candidates if not already registered with SSSC will be required to do so.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

*The term ‘Care-Experienced’ refers to anyone who has been or is currently in care or from a looked-after background at any stage in their life, no matter how short, including adopted children who were previously looked-after. This care may have been provided in one of many different settings such as in residential care, foster care, kinship care, or through being looked after at home with a supervision requirement.

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• Performs minor phases of a larger assignment pertaining to studies in marketing research, which includes data analysis, statistical modeling and query building, formatting, and programming skills to support sales and marketing efforts.
• Performs a variety of assignments in the areas of product research, market management and market research, using a knowledge of market research and marketing concepts, GSA's management processes, its organization, policies, functions and goals and those of its customers.
• Assists, higher level analysts in market research studies, performance planning efforts, market analyses, and other market research activities.
• Assists in preparation of less complex study plans or portions of plans that define moderately complex to complex study efforts. 
• Performs quantitative, cost/economic analyses and operations research studies requiring the application of such techniques as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, linear and nonlinear programming, simulation, decision theory and probability theory in a new or creative approach.
• Prepares recommendations in various formats to audiences in formal and informal settings.

Job Description

Main Grade Teacher £33,594 - £50,589

Casual/Supply

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 stand alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 15 of our primary schools and 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Interviews for the above post will take place on week commencing 25th November 2024.

Requirements

Pre Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions

If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references, one which must be from your most recent/current employer, verification of your original qualifications and your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children will also be essential.

General Teaching Council Scotland

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For further information on registration please visit: www.gtcs.org.uk

Regulated Work with Children

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require a PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 6 consecutive pay periods. The fee for a PVG Scheme Record Update is £18. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 2 consecutive pay periods. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. If you are an existing employee the Council will pay the cost of the Application Fee.

In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We ask you to disclose any unspent convictions. Disclosures should be made by writing to or emailing the Employment and Reward Manager, in confidence, giving details of the offence(s), penalty and date(s) of conviction. Applicants should note that failure to disclose a conviction which is subsequently advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may result in the withdrawal of any offer of appointment.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. Decisions regarding suitability for positions of trust which are subject to vetting will be dependent on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of the offence(s).

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

How to Apply

Please apply on-line. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing the attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Closing Date

Tuesday 19th November 2024

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Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support.

The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work.

To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc.

If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com‘

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 19th November 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 25th November 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Supply Learning Assistant ASN

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Various

Contract Status: Casual/Supply

Working Pattern: Various

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

The hourly rate for this position is £14.43 per hour.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

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• Instruct BASIC and advanced immigration courses.
• Design, develop, and revise course content.
• Maintain and assure specific course content is current, technically accurate, sound and consistent with established agency goals and operational policies.
• Conduct independent research on immigration policy or procedural changes mandated by recent legislation and/or precedent decisions in order to update assigned course modules and maintain subject matter expertise.
• Modify and prepare lectures, exercises, and job aids using adult learning methodologies that correspond with the abilities and demonstrated progression of the student to ensure instruction is adequately understood.
• Manage or coordinate classroom activities by providing technical and program guidance to students and instructors in such areas as attendance, academic issues, scheduling, special accommodations and ceremonies.

• Serve as a Training Officer and subject matter expert in training and development requirements of functions and operations for USCIS Electronic Immigration System (ELIS) case processing, Benefits Hub, and other electronic case management systems.
• Provide training facilitation, curriculum development and overall coordination of the national training program, both virtually and in-person, and works with management to identify individual and broad based training needs.
• Facilitate the professional development of all USCIS employees by identifying USCIS ELIS training events and opportunities, notifying employees of opportunities, and consulting with employees and their supervisors regarding individual development.
• Act as subject matter expert on the adjudication of ELIS and Benefits Hub case processing functionalities and electronic peripheral systems.
• Perform analytical and evaluative work in analyzing proposed legislation as to its possible effect on the adjudication program and recommend changes where appropriate.

• Develop and apply statistical theories, methods, and techniques to analyze and interpret data, providing insights and recommendations to support data-driven decision and policy making processes within the organization.
• Design and implement data collection and processing methods, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and relevance to research objectives.
• Design, implement and maintain data pipelines to transform raw data into a common data model, annotate data and metadata with controlled vocabulary terms (indexing), and convert data to graph format.
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies and approaches in the field of semantic technology by sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain data confidentiality, ensuring the responsible conduct of research and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will serve as a Personnel Research Psychologist.
Typical assignments include:

• The development, validation, and administration of cognitive and non-cognitive competency assessments for selection and diagnostic purposes. This includes job analysis, written and non-written tests, job knowledge tests, performance tests, and computer simulations.
• The development and administration of organizational assessments to assess climate and organizational outcomes, including employee climate, customer satisfaction, exit, and custom surveys.
• Responsible for conducting research and applying innovative assessment procedures and technologies to develop practical solutions to human resources management problems.

What else do I need to know?

At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA's ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.