Hair Trainer Coach (Assessor) Fixed Term 12 months

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Educ8 Training Group are a Values driven organisation creating a Gr8 Culture resulting in being the No 1 Best Mid-Sized Company to work for in the UK in 2021.

Educ8 are accredited with three star status by the workplace engagement specialists, Best Companies. Three stars is the highest possible level of accreditation available and indicates ‘World Class’ levels of engagement with our employees.

Our ongoing commitment to leading, supporting and improving the organisation Educ8 are accredited with IIP Platinum. A Platinum Award represents the very best people management and engagement, with only the highest performing organisations achieving this prestigious accolade.

If you’d like to work with Gr8 people who are passionate about training and education then we’d love to hear from you. We offer excellent benefits, a values driven ethos but most of all a Gr8 place to work.

Safeguarding Educ8 Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.

Purpose of Job / Company Values

Trainer Coaches are key to the success of our apprentices’ learning journey, you must be enthusiastic and passionate about teaching, learning and developing individuals’ skills. Being able to share your own skills and develop others alongside maintaining a positive relationship with the apprentice and employer is of upmost importance. You will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of learners as well as supporting learner achievement, success and progression. You will teach, assess and record all aspects of teaching and learning using e-portfolios and learner journeys, creating a bespoke programme for each apprentice and their employer.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

· Plan and deliver both knowledge and competency based qualifications according to relevant Awarding Bodies, funding and organisational requirements.

· Plan and deliver workshops or ‘off-the job’ training sessions where necessary to provide effective teaching and learning opportunities to fulfil requirements of the programme.

· Prepare and develop resources to support delivery of the learning programme including Moodle resources.

· Provide support, information and guidance to learners through a coaching model.

· Completion of monthly learner progress reviews and target setting.

· Track learner progression and assess achievement to ensure timely completion of programmes.

· Support, deliver and develop learner’s awareness and skills in areas including literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, employability, Welsh Language, sustainability and all cross-cutting themes

· Support contract, quality and compliance requirements to ensure attainment, recruitment and caseload targets are met.

· Have a strong commitment to continued professional development and a willingness to explore opportunities for further development.

· Elements of the role may involve working with adults at risk, children and young people in an educational setting.

· Reviewing the safeguarding and wellbeing of learners and escalating through the appropriate process where required.

Personal Qualities

· Ability to promote and adhere to the Company values and behaviours

· Ability to express ideas succinctly and clearly, both verbally and in written work

· Passionate about achieving high levels of excellence in education, learning and development

· Able to demonstrate a clear commitment to high standards and the ability to drive continuous improvement

· Highly professional and motivated with high levels of commitment and confidentiality

· Ability to work as part of a team

Essential Criteria

· TAQA or equivalent

· Proven experience of assessing/tutoring vocational qualifications

· Occupational competence for the specialised vocational areas and level required

· Digitally competent and confident

· Resilience

· Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion

· Ability to react flexibly under pressure and to work to tight deadlines

· Proven experience of using digital technologies to promote teaching and learning

· Excellent time management and organisational skills

· Hands-on approach and ‘can do’ attitude

· Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively using own initiative

· Committed to learning and development

· Knowledge and understanding of the Professional Standards for Worked Based Learning Practitioners in Wales

· Full driving license, willing to travel across South Wales

Desirable Criteria

· PGCE, coaching or equivalent

· Qualification in the specialised vocational areas and level required

· Occupational competence within the education and skills sector

· Experience of contributing, supporting and complying with all contract requirements and corporate strategies including but not restricted to: Health & Safety Code of Practice, Contract & Audit requirements, Awarding Body requirements, ESTYN, Information Security Requirements and Safeguarding

· Welsh speaker

Key Technologies

· Educ8’s preferred MIS reporting systems, Team8, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Edge, E-learning Portfolio, Moodle, any applicable external diagnostic tools

Key Relationships

Internal

SMT, Team Leaders, Recruiters, CAM’s, Trainer Coaches, Curriculum Development, MIS team

External

Employers and learners, NTWF, Awarding Organisations, ESTYN, Welsh Government, and other Stakeholders,

Standard Benefits

• 32/33 days annual leave including contractual 28 days inc Christmas shutdown and day off for Birthday * Employer pension contribution * Laptop/mobile phone * Triannual ‘Gr8 Days’ * Monthly 1 to 1 meeting with your line manager * Annual appraisal with your line manager * Annual Christmas Dinner * Complimentary tea and coffee * Working in partnership with Credit Union * Appreci8 Days * Monthly & Annual Gr8 Awards * Disability Confident Provider

Wellbeing Benefits

• Daily ‘Rejuven8’ time (30 minutes) * Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling support and advice from day 1 of employment * Healthy Workstation Allowance up to £150 * Annual wellbeing meeting with your line manager’s manager * Employee Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – Rejuven8 * Employee Mental Health Champions * Flexible/home working encouraged * Wellbeing room and staff room on site * Signed up to the ‘Time to Change’ Employer Pledge * Excellent wellbeing support, wellness action plans, employee assistance programmes and actively promote and engage with MIND Cymru

Additional Benefits after 1 years’ service

• Westfield Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, counselling, therapy treatments, Westfield Rewards) worth £700 * Educ8 Group Sick Pay Scheme Additional

Benefits after 2 years’ service

• Additional holiday accrued after 2 years’ service starting from 1 day per year up to a maximum of 5 days

Closing date: Midnight on 23rd July 2021

Interviews: TBC

Educ8 reserves the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient a sufficient number of applications for this role.

All business activities have been risk assessed and Covid-19 measures in place to protect employees, learners, employers and other stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £19,500.00-£22,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends