Here at Avado we believe in people-powered transformation because we know that all transformation starts with people. We are a professional learning organisation that upskills people, uplifts cultures and futureproofs organisations in a fastmoving world. We design and deliver interactive learning experiences in data, people, business analysis and marketing including work-readiness programmes, apprenticeships and professional qualifications. Our connected learning approach combines deep expertise, collaborative learning, scalable technology and award-winning learning design to deliver unrivalled learner experiences for people and organisations who want real change.
Avado is one of the Blenheim Chalcot (BC) portfolio companies. With c. GBP 500m (10 billion ZAR) in global sales, over 3, 000 employees spread across its many businesses, and offices spread across the world (including Cape Town) BC is one of the world's leading digital venture builders.
Who We Need
Nicola our wonderful Learning Experience Curriculum Manager, in Professional Qualifications, is looking for a SAQA qualified tutor to drive the achievement and engagement of students studying for their CIPD professional qualification on our Avado Hub. CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel & Development) is a UK accrediting organisation recognised by SAQA.
What Youll Do
Equally importantly, you will align beautifully with our organisational values, which were defined by our people for our people, clients, learners and partners:
- Support students throughout their programme by providing outstanding service delivery via various online channels of communication
- Develop, schedule and deliver tutor support sessions (via Adobe Connect) and assist in the development of online resources and content as part of our commitment to continuous improvement (some evening delivery required)
- Responsible for cohort and unit scheduling to ensure all key information in included on the Avado Hub for a positive student learning experience
- Assess student work, marking against set criteria, providing encouraging and development feedback in line with Avado marking guidelines and standards
- Provide developmental feedback on activities completed by students as part of their weekly learning journey
- Responsible for the releasing of student results adhering to Avados submission process
- Actively adhere to and promote Avados quality assurance procedures for course development and delivery including carrying out internal verification when required
- Actively engage and promote student activity and collaboration on the Hub and via social media
- Accountable for students learning, progression, results and satisfaction. This includes completion of tracking documentation to monitor and report on success rates against set KPIs
- Take responsibility for own professional development and complete all relevant training
- Educated at Degree level is essential (Master level desirable)
- SAQA qualification - Higher Certificate in Human Resource Practices
- SAQA qualification - National Higher Certificate: ABET Practice (or higher)
- Experience of teaching and assessing specializing in Human Resources or Learning & Development
- A lively, friendly personality and a willingness to get stuck in and become part of a busy, high-energy team
- A confident, clear communicator with strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
- An excellent team worker, able to motivate others and encourage student participation and bring fresh ideas to the team
- Adaptable and organized, able to learn quickly and use own initiative
- Demonstrable proficiency in digital and online learning
- Most importantly, a positive demeanor with a can do attitude
Competitive salary plus lots of benefits including:
- Holidays 25 days plus bank public holidays, increasing by 1 day after 2 years and a further day after 4 years.
- A day off on or around your birthday.
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Statutory pension and life assurance.
- A hybrid working environment.
- Various opportunities to gain an immersive experience into the broad range of Avado products and proposition.
- On-demand access to a professional business / executive coach.
- Curated personal development and learning tools.
- Periodic opportunities to give back by mentoring learners on our FastFuturesdiversity-focused employability programme.
And were highly inclusive.
Avado is one of those rare places where anyone from anywhere with any background or experience is free to come and do their very best work. We believe in the diversity of thought, as thats what helps us help our clients and learners whether investing in their own development, or having their employer invest for them. Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that underpin our success; come and see for yourself!
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