We are rapidly expanding our Apprenticeship provision and are now looking for a Skills Coach – Plumbing & Heating to join our team.
This role is at our Higham Ferrers Campus.
We can consider a part time applicant for 18.75 hours per week (pro rata to the full time equivalent salary) or a full time applicant for 37.5 hours per week. If you are interested in the part time option, please outline what hours you are preferably looking for in your application.
You will be responsible for delivering Apprenticeships and other competency based qualifications in a variety of settings to meet agreed performance standards. You will support recruitment to these programmes by operating with integrity to ensure that individuals are matched to the right course for them but completing thorough assessments of prior learning.
You will need to visit apprentices in their workplace and should be comfortable travelling on a regular basis. During visits you will set appropriate SMART targets to ensure apprentices achieve in accordance with their programme. You will also plan and deliver training sessions on an individual or group basis and provide feedback to apprentices and employers on progress and performance.
You will hold a relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or above and already hold (or be willing to work towards) a Level 4 teaching qualification. You will have up to date knowledge and experience of working in Industry.
Ideally you will also hold an Assessor qualification although this is not essential as this can be supported during the early stages of employment if required.
You will need a full driving licence and your own transport to be able to effectively visit employers and apprentices on site.
You should have current knowledge of how to access up to date and valid Information, advice and guidance and thorough knowledge of forms of assessment to identify individual needs. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate giving effective and constructive feedback to individuals. You will have experience of working in accordance with qualification and assessment frameworks and dealing with a range of external bodies. As such you will also have excellent time management and organisational skills to enable multiple projects to be worked on simultaneously.
There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:
- 38 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
- High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.68%)
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
- Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
- A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
- Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
- On site gym
- Discounted nursery fees
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
- Eye care vouchers
- Online Payslips
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered.
