Bournemouth and Poole College now have an exciting new opportunity available for an Assessor/Trainer - Hospitality & Catering to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of
£28,488 per annum.
At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students - we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College's Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.
About the role:
As the Assessor/Trainer, you will support all aspects of the Apprenticeship Standards.
Working with a caseload of learners who are based in the workplace from recruitment through to End Point Assessment and closedown. The Assessor/Trainer will be responsible for co-ordinating, monitoring and supporting the apprenticeship programme with apprentices and employers.
Responsibilities as our Assessor/Trainer will include:
- Own the end to end apprenticeship journey, having a meaningful impact on apprentices' lives
- Maintain and set up approved work placement with employers able to support learners on Apprenticeship programmes
- Agree a training plan for employers using the apprenticeship standards
- Review apprentices' progress involving learners, assessors, employers and tutors and maintain suitable records of reviews
- Ensure employers participate in the Apprentice's workplace review visits and are involved in work-based assessment activities
- Provide regular and purposeful reports to employers, apprentices, and the College so that there is a clear plan of action which is time bound for each apprentice and which allows completion with agreed target dates, including preparation for End Point Assessment
- Proactively engage with employers (and if appropriate, parents/carers) of apprentices to identify any emerging issues and to build strong employer relationships
- Undertake apprenticeship programme assessment and observations and record appropriately
- Maintain efficient record keeping and tracking systems using the systems provided
- Support with the delivery of workshops, one to one instruction and/or training sessions relating to knowledge, skills and behaviour development and support the assessment of learners in the workplace
- Ensure the quality of the apprenticeship programme is maintained to a high standard meeting the awarding organisation, Ofsted, ESFA, End Point Assessment Organisation and College requirements
As our Assessor/Trainer, you'llideally have:
- Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
- Have a relevant qualification in the sector
- Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards
- IQA qualification or willingness to work towards
- A training/teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of up to date knowledge and practice in vocational area
- Working knowledge and strong vocational experience
- Responsive to legislative changes in the sector.
- Working as a manager or team leader for a minimum of six months
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to co-ordinate visits/workload effectively
- Communication skills including written and verbal
Benefits:
You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
- 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
- up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
- Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
- Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
- Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Assessor/Trainer role,then please click 'apply' now! We'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: 07 May 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
