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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWSETs purpose is to empower people through inspiring learning experiences all over the world. We offer a comprehensive suite of globally recognised qualifications covering wines spirits and sake.
We are the worlds leading provider of qualifications in wines spirits beer and sake delivering over 140000 exams each year to candidates in over 70 countries via our network of Approved Programme Providers (APPs).
WSET is a global organisation and we areproud to have people who work for us allover the world. We have people in Australia Canada China Hong Kong Singapore and the USA as well as the UK.
The successful applicant will contribute to a culture of integrity empowerment dynamism and inclusivity within WSET.
The Educator Development team is part of the Product team at WSET. It is focused on providing training and support to new and existing educators. The Educator Training Programme (ETP) is the core product provided by the Educator Development team. It trains educators via live delivery and prepares candidates to be assessed and approved for WSET Certified Educator status. ETPs are specific to each WSET subject: wine spirits sake or beer. The ETP plays an important role in empowering educators and improving their skills to ensure that all WSET students receive highquality learning experiences. As Educator Development Manager the successful candidate will be at the forefront of delivering ETPs and continued professional development for educators.
Delivery of ETPs (60%)
Plan and evaluate own delivery of ETP courses
Deliver ETP input sessions focusing on educational best practices and techniques for teaching WSET courses
Provide constructive feedback to ETP candidates
Assess ETP candidates that seek Certified Educator status and issue results
Work with the Head of Educator Development to grow and support local faculty to deliver the ETP across regions and categories.
Delivery ETP in person and as virtual courses predominantly in EMEA and also in Americas and APAC when required
Focus on delivery of ETP in wine with delivery of other subjects streams when required and in line with knowledge and experience
Support and provide feedback to candidates through ETP online preparation course
Define reobservation requirements and/or supplementary tasks for unsuccessful ETP candidates
Assess reobservations and above tasks by unsuccessful candidates
Observe colleagues and coteach to improve overall delivery of ETP across Educator Development and supporting faculty
Delivery of Continued Professional Development for WSET educators (20%)
Provide CPD to educators outside of the ETP
Use range of resources and platforms to provide CPD
Support development of training and resources for CPD
Teach and observe other educators teaching WSET sessions
Development (10%)
Support development of ETP courses and resources
Provide educator input for development of WSET qualifications by Product team
Update ETP courses and CPD resources in line with Product updates
Course Administration and Communication (10%)
Collate the results of ETPs and share results with relevant stakeholders
Issue results and results letters to candidates via CRM
Where needed organise venues and teaching resources for ETPs
Support communication between internal and external stakeholders
Review feedback by educators to support ETP and CPD improvements
Other Activities
Where needed support WSET School and Business Development teams in the delivery of WSET qualifications
Undertake other tasks relevant to the role
Person Specification
Required
WSET Diploma in Wines
WSET Certified Educator
Uptodate WSET teaching experience
Uptodate subject knowledge (wine and spirits and/or sake and/or beer)
Proven experience in educator training
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Ability to work independently
Willingness to travel internationally
Desired
WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits
WSET Level 3 Award in Sake
WSET Level 2 Award in Beer or other professional beer qualification
Teaching qualification (Level 5 or above)
Experience with course development
Familiarity with CRM and/or financial platforms
UK Benefits
Annual Leave 27 days pa public holidays increases with service; ability to buy/sell 5 days
Pension (Generous options availableafter three months)
Health insurance (after three months):
Vitality scheme post probation Access to virtual GP appointments Rewards include Caffe Nero drinks Cinema Tickets Apple Watch Cash Back on Waitrose shopping 75% off at Champneys 6 month subscription with HeadSpace Discounted Weight Watchers membership and gyms Smoking Cessation day worth 300 and half price health screens
Eye voucher scheme
Food and drink in the office
Nespresso coffee makers and a range of other drinks fruit cereals soups
Season ticket & gym membership loan scheme
Group income protection scheme
EAP
24/7 confidential help and support from trained counsellors and advisors
Death in service
4x annual salary paid to nominees with associated bereavement support for family
Enhanced family friendly leave and pay
Celebration vouchers
Cycle2Work scheme
Discretionary bonus
Development WSETs inhouse training and qualifications in Wines Spirits Sake and Beer as well as other professional development opportunities
Full Time