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Our property estate offers an incredibly diverse range of landscapes & settings encompassing urban, sports, dereliction and green space to name a few. The location sits in the hub of North Kensington creative industry and is one of onl
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Adult Learning Tutor (Digital Skills)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as an Adult Learning Tutor - Digital Skills, starting in January 2025. Westway Trust is a community-guided organisation located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning. The primary responsibility of the Digital Skills Tutor will be to design and deliver high quality, learner-centred teaching, and learning and assessment experiences to our employed and unemployed adult learners from Entry level to Level 1, while supporting the Adult and Community Learning Manager to achieve the Trust’s strategic objectives. This is a part-time, term-time only role. The working hours will be discussed and agreed at interview stage. Key responsibilities of the role include: Teaching Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly Rigorously monitor and track learners’ progress, providing regular feedback and implementing strategies to address areas of weakness or underperformance Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development Maintain accurate records of learners' attendance, progress, and assessment outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements Administration To carry out and keep records of initial and diagnostic assessments, identifying areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students To develop differentiated Individual Learning Plans with students, monitor and track learners’ progress, providing regular feedback and strategically addressing areas of weakness maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Essential Practical work experience as an ICT Tutor, demonstrating hands-on knowledge and skills applicable to real-world scenarios Experience of teaching adult learners and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work Experience of managing mixed groups of learners Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team Desirable Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to impart essential knowledge to students The ability to speak a community language Qualifications: Essential Level 3 or above subject specialism qualification, such as IT User Skills, A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET) To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. Benefits of working with us: Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington Investor in People (IiP) employer Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office Pension scheme Life Assurance Sick pay scheme Season ticket / bicycle loan Free eye test voucher The application deadline is Sunday 8 December 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended....
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Supplementary School Students Celebrated amongst the Glitz and Glamour
Westway Trust's annual Supplementary Schools Awards took place on 28 October at the RBKC Town Hall. The event celebrated the exceptional achievements of supplementary schools within the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It was attended by supplementary school students, teachers, volunteers, community leaders, educators, and dignitaries, including the RBKC Mayor and Councillor Will Lane. Hosted by Tanzanian-born British Asian actor and playwright Sudha Bhuchar, the evening commenced with a warm welcome from Westway's Supplementary Schools Partnership Manager Muna Ali and our CEO Venu Dupa, who set an enthusiastic tone for the night. The first half of the ceremony featured awards for students from diverse schools across North Kensington, each with their unique contributions to the community. Schools like Dalgarno Supplementary School, Al-Hidaya Arabic School, Baraka Supplementary School, Pimento Community Project, SWA Supplementary School, West London Turkish School, The First Georgian School, and Azza Supplementary School were all recognized for their distinct roles in fostering quality education and community engagement. Guest speakers Bashir Hassan and Zakiya Amlak from Maxilla City CIC delivered inspiring speeches. They emphasized the importance of community engagement and the role of supplementary schools in fostering educational excellence. Their words resonated with the audience, highlighting the collective effort required to support and nurture young minds. Dr Mon Partovi's presentation of the Quality Mark Award from YPF Trust was a significant highlight of the evening. This award recognized the 10 RBKC schools that have set a high standard for others to follow, demonstrating exceptional quality in their educational offerings. The recognition was a proud moment for the recipients, showcasing their dedication to maintaining high academic standards and inspiring others in the community to strive for excellence. The second half of the ceremony continued with more school awards, including Al-Amaana Supplementary School, Dadihiye Supplementary School, EPCA Supplementary School, Teit Ethiopia Supplementary School, An-Nisa Supplementary School, Gheez Rite Supplementary School, WSHA Supplementary School, and St. Mary's Ukrainian School. Each nomination celebrated the schools' efforts to provide students with a supportive and enriching learning environment. Our Chair, Toby Laurent Belson, presented a special award recognizing outstanding contributions to the supplementary school community. This award highlighted the exceptional efforts of individuals and organizations in supporting educational initiatives and fostering a sense of community. The event concluded with closing remarks from the Mayor of RBKC, Councillor Will Lane. He expressed his gratitude to all the participants and attendees and emphasized the importance of continued support for supplementary schools and their positive impact on the community. James from the Bigword, an international organization, also spoke about the importance of the supplementary schools' roles and promised to sponsor the Awards event for the second year next year. Attendees were then invited to the foyer for photos and refreshments, providing networking and celebration opportunities. The evening was a resounding success, leaving everyone inspired and motivated to continue their efforts in supporting supplementary education. ...
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Property Assistant
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as a Property Assistant, providing efficient and responsive administrative support across the full property team. You will be a friendly, motivated, and active administrator who will play a key role in the smooth running of the property department. You will be pro-active, organised, with good initiative being the main point of contact responding to estate and property related enquiries and reports of issues, from tenants, customers, contractors and the community. You will therefore need to possess or demonstrate a willingness to provide a good level of customer service with property knowledge. Key responsibilities of the role include: Provide efficient and effective administrative support across the Property team, including daily active filing, archiving, photocopying, scanning and record keeping. Initial point of contact for enquiries to the Property team. Provide a responsive customer service handling system to record such enquiries. Coordinating the general day-to-day activities of the Head of Property & Estates in relation to emails, posts, and voicemails. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of property particulars, void reports, and reviewing property marketing websites for current information. Cross-referencing and managing the prospective tenant’s selection list with the historical enquiry list and alerting the team of any repeat/active enquiries. Regular visits to Trust premises to record any Health and Safety/Fire Risk Assessment breaches and reporting these to the appropriate Facilities Management team member. Assist with attending Unit Base Parking/Filming/Events on the estate, recording any infringements of agreements on site, and notifying the appropriate team member for further follow-on action. Preparing notification details for relevant authorities for entry and exit of tenants – rates, utilities, etc. Assisting with servicing property meetings (i.e., circulating papers, coordinating actions where required). Responsible for the recording of void premises and issuing of building keys. Occasionally provide assistance to the Trust’s reception/office manager for general office duties and reception cover if required. Knowledge and Experience: A minimum of one year’s experience in a busy property department. A broad understanding of commercial property or demonstrable experience of transferable skills if you are from a different sector. Customer focused, with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to customers, staff and tenants. Good time management, attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities. Excellent administrative skills. High level IT skills and experience of using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Personal skills: A personable and collaborative approach, with experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. Good communication skills, orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-cultural and diverse environment. Connections to/understanding of the local area would be highly desirable. To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. Benefits of working with us: Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays Sick pay scheme Investor in People (IiP) employer Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office Pension scheme Life Assurance Season ticket / bicycle loan Free eye test voucher The application deadline is Sunday 1 December when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended....
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Programme Lead: Enterprise
We are a looking for an experienced and highly motivated Programme Lead: Enterprise who will be responsible for bringing a unit on the Trust’s land back into operation as a functioning venue and subsequently will be responsible for the management and programming of the dual-use space for community and commercial use, including looking for opportunities to enhance the potential of the venue through creative methods. You will also lead, motivate and organise a team of sessional and contract staff to effectively run the space. Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Overseeing the operations of the venue(s), ensuring effective running of the space for community and commercial use. Educating community bookings on profit-making opportunities for events held at the venues. Managing and coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including a team of sessional and contract staff specifically trained to help run the venue. With the facilities team, ensure compliance with contracts, agreements, health and safety legislation in relation to your events and the venue. Maintaining good systems and records in relation to data collection, management and implementation of initiatives for which you are responsible and via templates for feedback on community bookings. Managing any partnership agreements and reporting against agreed outcomes and objectives. Responsibility for budget management and reporting. Experience, knowledge and skills: Minimum of 1 years’ experience of managing a venue. Good commercial awareness. Demonstrable experience of delivering events within venues. Experience of managing and reporting on substantial budgets. Excellent negotiation skills. The ability to provide a friendly and efficient service, with an aptitude for working in a complex and fast changing environment. The ability to work flexibly in some cases, in line with project needs. The ability to work with diverse communities and in a diverse environment. A good understanding of the local area, is desirable. To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. Benefits of working with us: Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington Investor in People (IiP) employer Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office Pension scheme Life Assurance Sick pay scheme Season ticket / bicycle loan Free eye test voucher The application deadline is 24 November when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended....
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Office 2, 9 Thorpe Close
This large bright, spacious office/studio overlooks the world famous Portobello Road from the first floor. The office is one of eight first floor suites located above the popular Portobello Green Arcade. Entry to the building is at street level (via entry phone) directly off Thorpe Close, which is pedestrianised and runs between Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road. The office is semi furnished with the option of being unfurnished. Business Rates payable are estimated to be £13,842.00 with a current rateable value of £28,250.00. Interested parties are encouraged to make their own enquiries using the government website for further information. Nearby, the bustling hubs of the Portobello Road, Notting Hill, Holland Park and Westfield shopping centre provide excellent additional shopping, restaurants, bars and parks, whilst Central London is only 30 minutes away. There is no allocated parking for the units. However, transport connections are excellent, with Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park underground stations (serviced by the Hammersmith & City Line) within 5 minutes and major bus routes running regularly along Ladbroke Grove. There is also easy access to the A40, providing quick links to major motorways (M4, M1 and M25). Viewings: Viewings will begin from the 14th October. Please contact Callum Kroon using the details below to arrange a viewing. Selection Process: The selection process is split into three rounds. Round One is where the panel assess the suitability of the business proposal for the unit. This is based on the information provided within the application and how the business will have a positive effect on the local area. Successful applicants will be informed and given the opportunity to strengthen their submissions. Round Two assesses the quality of the submission and proposed idea for the space, against a lettings criteria matrix. The top three submissions which score highest will be through to the final round. The Final Round is an in-person interview with members of the selection panel. We expect a high volume of submissions, so please ensure you have completed your application in full by the deadline. Any submissions after the deadline (1st November '24) will not be considered. Terms: Tenancy is offered subject to references on a 3-year lease. The rental (including service charge) is to be paid either quarterly or on the first of each month in advance. Initial payment required is 1 quarter of rent as a deposit + the first month's rent. Service charge is included in the rental cost. Business rates and other overheads are to be arranged and paid by the tenant. All other terms are subject to negotiations. Contact: Callum Kroon (t) 020 8962 5749 (e) Space@westway.org ...
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