STA – Plumbing, Stamford and Peterborough

Job title: Skills Trainer Assessor – plumbing

Pay: Negotiable

Hours: 37 per week, all year round, to be worked flexibly

Location: Peterborough College and Stamford College

Contract type: Permanent

QRS are working on behalf of Peterborough & Stamford College who are looking for a Skills Trainer Assessor in Plumbing

Benefits of working with IEG

• Opportunities to develop or start a carrier in education
• Safe and secure place to work
• Enabled a good work/life balance
• Ideal for people with school age children
• Staff are approachable and friendly – strong team
• Free on-site parking
• Free breakfast

Role Responsibilities

• To be responsible for an agreed case-load of apprentices/work based-learners and to develop, plan and deliver quality assessment to meet the requirements of the qualification or apprenticeship framework/standard.
• To confirm that the scope of the apprentice / work-based learner job role meets the range of the work-based qualification to support the successful achievement of the programme.
• To accurately undertake necessary documentation and processes as associated with apprenticeship/work-based learning programmes to ensure that the PRC provision remains compliant with funding agency rules.
• To assess apprentices/work-based learners in a timely manner using a wide range of methods that challenge and motivate learners to achieve, providing timely and constructive verbal and written feedback acknowledging strengths and giving a clear understanding on how to improve.
• To champion success by overseeing all contributors to the individual’s learning plan, gathering feedback on performance and using this to inform a detailed progress review with clear targets and actions to support learner achievement of their short and longer term goals.
• To take accountability for apprentices to achieve their learning and development objectives in a timely manner to contribute to increases in achievement and timeliness rates for the College’s provision.
• To regularly collaborate with relevant Colleagues, reporting progress to highlight potential risks of non-achievement and applying interventions as appropriate to mitigate risks.
• To plan and regularly monitor learning and development progress by working collaboratively with relevant parties involved in the apprenticeship/work-based learning programmes.
• To maintain accurate records (paper or electronic) of; assessment; employer and learner activity; and learner achievement, compliant with funding rules, awarding organisation and College guidelines.
• To visit apprentices and work-based learners at agreed regular intervals to ensure timely progression towards learning aims and agree and review appropriate actions related to development of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• To participate in quality assurance procedures according to established guidelines ensuring compliance with awarding body/EPAO requirements and the College IQA processes.
• To participate in educating employers in changes or developments in the skills sector relevant to their industrial area.
• To represent the College professionally ensuring that manner, conduct and any work undertaken at employer sites maintains the College’s reputation and adheres to the local Health and Safety regulations.
• To participate in the activities related to employer and learner voice to actively inform development in the provision to enhance the employer and learner journey.
• To maintain appropriate standards of positive learner behaviour and challenge inappropriate behaviours both in College and in the workplace.
• To keep up-to-date with developments relevant to the area of apprenticeships/work-based learning and area of own vocational expertise, including general developmental and professional updates relating to the delivery of teaching, learning and assessment.
• To be prepared to assess under any discipline you are experienced and competent in.

To offer pastoral support where relevant for apprentices/work-based learners and to mentor and support staff as required and appropriate.

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualified (as a minimum) within at least one relevant vocational industry
• Level 3 Assessment & Quality Assurance or equivalent (D qualifications must be updated to the current specification) or willing to work towards within 6 months
• English and maths to at least Level 2

Normal working hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday

Start date asap

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