Apprentice Skills Coach – Bricklaying. Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department. Part Time. 18.5 Hours per week. Permanent. Additional £2,500 Market Supplement.
Leicester College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Apprentice Skills Coach (formerly known as Trainer Assessor) with current bricklaying experience. We would like somebody to join our team that has the passion and ability to impart their experience, skills, and knowledge to a caseload of Apprentices on Craft Apprenticeships.
Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the region. We have an ambitious vision for delivering high standard apprenticeship programmes that positively shape the future careers of all Leicester College students.
If you are looking for a new challenge or looking for a career change and have the right attitude and skills, then this is your opportunity to join a motivated, creative, and well-resourced department full of like-minded people on a journey to outstanding.
Attitude is key - we want someone who is committed to our vision and willing to support us in supplying the highest quality service to both students and local, regional, and national employers.
The successful applicant will work as part of a team delivering high quality training and assessment to Bricklaying apprentices. The primary duties include carrying out 8-10 weekly high quality tripartite reviews of apprentice's progress across the holistic programme supplying feedback in a way that motivates individuals and help apprentices overcome potential barriers to progression whilst supporting them to pass their Apprenticeship end point assessment.
We are looking for a positive, proactive and solutions focused individual to help us drive the provision to support our journey to outstanding.
Knowledge of the Apprenticeship Standards, E – portfolio system (Smart Assessor) and experience of working with apprentices would be beneficial along with excellent communication skills and a 'can do' approach to tasks. However, we will provide all the required training for those looking for a career change from industry related roles to education.
You must have the following:
- Level 2 Bricklaying or trade related qualification
- Relevant and current bricklaying experience
- Hold or be prepared to work towards an Assessor and Verification award, e.g., TAQA, A1 or V1.
- A minimum of Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent (GCSE Grade C or GCSE Grade 4)
Closing date: 7 April 2024
Interview date: TBC
Benefits we offer:
- 41 days holiday pro rata per annum
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted shopping and rewards
- Wellbeing services and support
- On-site nurseries
- Excellent training and development opportunities
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously Criminal Records Bureau). The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.