Vocational Coach in Property Maintenance

A new role has arisen for a Vocational Coach in Property Maintenance. This opportunity will see you coaching students to develop and improve their knowledge, skills and behaviours, unlocking their potential to maximise their own performance to enable them to achieve their current and future aspirations.

You will ensure effective curriculum implementation through preparing schemes of work, lesson and assessment plans taking account of employer requirements and progression aspirations. You will also provide coaching and support to students that promotes the development of behaviours necessary for success in the future ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities. The role will see you participating in the interviewing, enrolment and induction of students.

Experience of designing and delivering training in either a college training facility and/or in a student’s place of work or a similar environment would be desirable.

To be successful, you must possess proven vocational knowledge with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Property Maintenance, along with the ability to support the development of student’s English, Maths and Digital Skills. Training in other areas of trade areas (multi ops) is also desirable. You must also have TAQA (301, 302 or 303) or equivalent (or a commitment to work towards in line with contractual requirements) combined with GCSE A* - C in English and Maths qualifications (Grades 9 – 4) or equivalent.

A Teaching Qualification, i.e. PTLLS, CTLLS, or equivalent (or a commitment to work towards in line with contractual requirements) is desirable.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description at the top of this page.

In return, we offer;

• Competitive salaries.
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Up to 29 days annual leave with generous additional closure days.
• Free on site car parking.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• On site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/adults at risk of harm. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an enhanced DBS Check.