Scaffolding Instructor - Assessor

Scaffolding Instructor / Assessor

Closing date: Sunday, 28th July 2024

Location: Blackburn

Salary: Up to £40,950 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 39 hours per week

Training 2000 is a large, independent training provider, based in Blackburn, Lancashire and is owned by the University of Central Lancashire. We have a heritage of over 50 years in Lancashire, delivering learning and development solutions and prides itself on delivery of learning excellence and creating outstanding talent for Lancashire and beyond.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity at Training 2000 for a Scaffolding Instructor/Assessor to join an established team of professionals within the Scaffolding Department. We are looking for a committed, passionate and dedicated individual to join the scaffolding team to support the growth of the programme and continue the successes.

The successful candidate will be required to deliver, train and instruct commercial and apprenticeship programmes which covers the skills, knowledge, and behaviours relevant to the occupational sector, whilst providing effective learner support.

This will also include responsibility for the day-to-day operations of a caseload of learners on apprenticeship programmes through reviewing, assessing and preparing learners/employers for the end point assessment within the scaffolding sector.

Some of the main duties include:

• To design, develop and deliver creative, inclusive learning programmes, schemes of work, lesson plans and materials to deliver high quality structured learning sessions to meet learner and customer needs and programme specifications.
• To instruct, assess and support learners on level Scaffolding programme. Co-ordinate training sessions within the classroom and workshop environment and prepare for EPA to enable learners to complete their qualifications.
• To prepare, agree and review apprenticeship training plans in accordance with awarding organisations specifications and standards, ensuring the effective evaluation of such programmes.
• To contribute to the internal verification, assessment and standardisation of work process and to the development and delivery of the SAR and QIP in the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Some essential requirements:

• Scaffolding specialist vocational qualification and hold a CISRS Scaffolder Card for more than 10 years.
• Have been employed, for a minimum of five years, as a charge hand, foreman or supervisor in the scaffolding industry.
• Level 3 teaching qualification (or willing to work towards).
• Knowledge of and commitment to Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience in using IT.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of curriculum design, and development within a relevant occupational sector.
• Understanding of assessment strategies that aid the engagement of learners.
• Experience of working with young people/apprentices.

Why work for Training 2000

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package including:

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day holiday per year
• Birthday leave
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
• Family friendly policies
• Modern facilities and on-site cafeteria
• Remote working
• Free parking (on and off-site)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding Statement

Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct online and social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interview in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.