Tutors
NCMA employs tutors
to deliver accredited and non-accredited training to childminders
and nannies.
By becoming a tutor, you can share your knowledge, update your
skills, develop your career, and earn a bit of extra money.
Many of NCMA's tutors were once childminders themselves, so they
have a great understanding of the specific needs of home-based
childcarers.
Childminders make excellent tutors for other childminders.
Because it is such a unique job they have the hands-on practical
experience and know what it is like to run a childcare business
from home.
Susie Vere, a tutor for NCMA, talks about her career.
"I became registered as a childminder in March 2007 when my
third child was born.
"Two years later I saw a job advertised at my local council
for a childminding network coordinator. Although I decided not to
apply, as the role was full time, I did take a note of the
essential and desirable criteria. One of these was having the
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
qualification.
"I had obtained my level 3 diploma in Home-based Childcare and
Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice by this point, and also
had qualifications in business, leadership and management. I saw
this as an opportunity to work towards another qualification that
would help me when I decided to return to work outside of the home
when my children were older.
"Training was something I had done in a previous business role
and I'd always enjoyed it. As if by pure chance during the PTLLS
course I saw an advertisement for NCMA tutors in my area. I
applied to become a tutor and was successful. I've tutored several
workshops, including behaviour management, self evaluation,
planning and assessment.
"I am still a registered childminder and look after a child
one day a week. I am continuing my own studies with the Foundation
Degree in Children and Young Peoples Services and continue to tutor
for NCMA. Highlights of being a tutor include being able to fit
this in with my childminding business and children as I tutor
courses at evenings and weekends. I also get positive feedback from
childminders who like the fact I am a registered childminder as
well and immediately have the ability to understand their point of
view."
If you are thinking about becoming a tutor, go for it! Find out more here.