Become an ARTAV for the
Young STEM Leader Programme

We are delighted to present the opportunity for two experienced YSLP Tutor Assessors to join our team of Associate Regional Trainers and Verifiers (ARTAVs) on a fixed term contract.​

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About the role

 

Associate Regional Trainer and Verifier (ARTAV) team are the life blood of the Young STEM Leader Programme. Made up of highly skilled individuals, from a range of educational sectors, the team works alongside the Programme Manager and Programme Specialists.
 

ARTAVs act as ambassadors with a strong working knowledge of YSLP. As well as delivering professional learning and acting as a point of contact for the YSLP, ARTAVs complete quality assurance and verification activities to maintain the integrity and reputation of the programme. More generally, ARTAVs will be advocates for SSERC and the YSLP, providing a positive and knowledgeable voice for the opportunities available through the YSLP.

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ARTAVs must be trained Tutor Assessors. They will support the Young STEM Leader Project Team flexibly and mainly remotely, although some opportunities for face-to-face working may be taken where appropriate and practicable.

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In a typical month, an ARTAV’s commitments may involve:

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• delivering online training sessions (typically 4.00-6.00pm)

• completing an External Verification exercise for a YSLP centre in your own time

• attending or creating events to promote the YSLP;

• 1:1 support and guidance for Tutor Assessors

• developing resources as required

• training/administration related to the role
   

In addition, in February or March we hold a mandatory Saturday in-person training day at SSERC.

We support our ARTAVs to work on projects and events that interest them, and tasks may be re-prioritised in line with business need.

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All ARTAV work will be undertaken in your own time or, more rarely, upon agreed release from their centre​.

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About you

Essential

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• Existing Tutor Assessor with strong working knowledge and competence of the YSLP.
   

• Knowledge in current strategies and policies relating to Curriculum for Excellence and STEM education and training.
   

• Confident using the YSLP resources and documentation, including experience using the online platform.
   

• Excellent communication and presenting skills, with willingness to deliver professional learning face-to-face or online to groups of up to 50 practitioners.
   

• Experience in the quality assurance of learner evidence for non-formal and/or formal awards/qualifications.

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Desirable
 

• Experience delivering professional learning and/or training sessions to adults
   

• Enthusiasm and commitment to the YSLP are the most important qualities however, we are particularly interested in hearing from Primary Practioners, those working with young people in a college setting and/or those based in the South of Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway or Borders area).

 

How to apply

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To apply, submit a CV (Max 2 pages) and Covering Letter (around 250 words) by Monday 30th September to vacancies@sserc.scot with the subject ‘ARTAV Application’. Interviews will take place week commencing 28th October at a mutually agreed time.

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The contract will begin on 4th November 2024.
 

​For an informal discussion about the role and how it might work for you, please get in touch with
Dr Sharon Macnab, YSLP Programme Manager, at  sharon.macnab@sserc.scot.