Land Based Trainer

Job Title: Training Advisor - Land Based Studies

Company: Dovetail and Slate Limited

Location: South Wales

Salary: ££28,870 rising to £31,364 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

Dovetail and Slate Limited, a reputable recruitment company specializing in educational roles, is seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals to join one of our clients, based in South Wales. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a Trainer/Assessor who is looking to share their expertise and make a positive impact on the next generation. We will share your profile with our clients as you embark on an exciting career within education.

As one of the UKs largest Education Recruitment companies for further education and skills we have unparalleled access to the market.

Responsibilities:

The post holder will be required to ensure that learners undertaking vocational training and employment opportunity programmes are given appropriate support and guidance in order to achieve their full potential, in line with contractual agreements within a Work Based Learning provision.

The post will demand a high degree of occupationally specific experience.

You will be expected to:

• Undertake the delivery of agreed occupational and technical/knowledge based qualifications.
• Undertake teaching sessions with learners in line with their individual learning plan and achieve their individual learning plans within the allocated timescale.
• Assess and internally verify vocational competence and technical knowledge & skills of learners, as appropriate.
• To be responsible for a caseload of learners within the specified sector(s).
• Ensure learners are fully inducted to their programme and monitor and review learner's progress at regular intervals as per agreed policy and against agreed targets.
• Canvas new work placements and develop an employer base for continued expansion of training initiatives.
• Undertake the inspection of placements to ensure compliance with the required standards of the section.
• Represent the section at Careers Conventions, Schools talks and working parties as required.
• Refer learners where appropriate to alternative sources of learning/counselling guidance provision, responding to and helping them to resolve their difficulties, thereby ensuring required standards of learners' welfare and training.
• Maintain, update and complete appropriate documentation including learner enrolment paperwork and ongoing programme records, qualification records and including learning plans, learner monitoring/reviewing reports, placement records, college/sub-contractor reports, relevant examination bodies' documentation and others as required.
• Liaise with and meet with appropriate Examination/Awarding Bodies where required.
• Provide reports/updates for Contract Administrators, Team Leaders and Management, as appropriate.
• Provide data to update and maintain Management Information Systems for the sector/programme.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in vocational training and related programmes and to ensure continuing professional development activities are undertaken.
• To be involved in the Staff Development Review process and to set and review targets for own personal development.
• Maintain EWC Registration annually.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Land Based sector.

• Possess NVQ/QCF or equivalent in Land Based Studies at Level 3

• Experience of working with young people and/or adults in a school/educational or work based setting

• Experience of delivering class based theory and practice sessions against qualifications/courses (e.g. off the job training).

• Understanding of vocational & work based learning programmes, training requirements in advertised sector(s) and the systems and processes in delivering courses to learners and qualifications
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and legal requirements of working in the sector, particularly in relation to working with young people

• Be in possession of, or working towards/willing to work towards an assessing qualification such as TAQA or equivalent
• GCSE (or equivalent/higher) in Maths and English grade C and above/Level 2

Benefits:

• Salary - £28,870 rising to £31,364 per annum
• Generous holiday & pension packages
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of aspiring students.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities (Teaching & industry qualification courses)
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team of educators.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to embark on this fulfilling journey as a Land Based Training Advisor with Dovetail and Slate Limited, please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact David McMeeking to discuss the role in further detail. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and levels of experience.

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.