Skills Development Tutor Review

by The Growth Company Limited

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Teaching adults online about management leadership and a vast variety of other topics including licensing, food safety, mental health, digital skills, people management and education

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

yes - my resources continually improve, my understanding of finance has improved, I've developed my leadership skills, created a successful marketing campaign as well as managed a project for work, producing a variety of professional documents that were vital to the success.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's the highlight of my week. I enjoy research and formal writing, as well as the creativity of producing the less formal assignments, like PowerPoints and posters. I've made friends and networked with other professionals, it's been just the best experience

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Excellent - all the information is on one central platform, and has been from day 1. All resources can be looked back through, including the recordings of the sessions and we know which assessments are coming up so work and home can be planned around it. Plus, the course tutors and leader are always helpful and direct you to specific information.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The are fantastic, I've had 4 different managers within the timeframe, who have all been very supportive and allow time off the job to complete assessments and meetings, as well as time to research and focus on work.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

They are brilliant, they ensure we're ready for assessments and are supportive and encouraging in all areas. They are knowledgeable about the standards and requirements and communicate this clearly. There is specialist and dedicated support available should I ever need it, feedback is encouraged and listened to.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I teach the same subjects at a lower level, so my own students get a better experience and learn more from me, I'm more of a critical thinker, evaluating and reflecting more

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

We have EDI groups of which I'm a member of 3, one has significantly changed policies for working families to make life easier and there are regular learning sessions on hot topics and speakers who do online webinars. They encourage us to be curious and inquisitive.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend The Growth Company Limited to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's fulfilling and developmental, encourages self-evaluation and enables career progression and growth.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Growth Company Limited?

Be sure you can commit, be organised, tackle work head on and be proactive so you don't get behind. Don't be afraid to get things wrong, ask for help and embrace it