Traineeship Skills Coach
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £30000/annum Frequent paid social events
COMPANY BACKGROUND
They want to share their success in supporting as many people as possible, up and down the country to reach their potential in the workforce
A journey where people walk in through one door, but walk out through another, realising that prospects exist, and these prospects they will turn into reality.
How they do this…
They aim to provide young people an opportunity to gain skills to help them open doors to their future careers. They have been delivering traineeships to 16 to 24 year olds with an 85% progression rate from their programme but they want to be better. They want to give every learner the chance to get their foot in the door for their next step on their career ladder by motivating and inspiring each and everyone. Learning does not need to be a chore, and they ensure that learners complete their preparation for work, including maths and English in way that is fun.
SUMMARY OF POST
The Traineeship Skills Coach role is for those that have experience in being a tutor, trainer or coach within further education.
This a rewarding opportunity as you coach young people into employment via the company’s Open Doors Traineeship programme. You will do that by delivering against the company curriculum which include 21st century Employability Skills, Maths and English for Employment. You will support the learners through an 11 – 14 week programme, with the expectation of the learners reaching apprenticeships, employment, or full-time education. You will work closely with the Learner Support Officer, and Placement Officer to achieve this.
This a hybrid role, where you blend the learning between delivering Face to Face and Online.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Planning/setting, delivering, and supporting lessons – face-to-face and blended learning, including online learning.
Retention of learners throughout the course.
Uploading materials to the VLE as required.
Deliver scheduled classroom sessions in accordance with the agreed timetable for each cohort.
Contacting learners and their parents/carers on a regular basis and to report unusual findings.
Knowledge of Programme Syllabus and Standards.
Setting clear rules for online behaviour.
Providing appropriate and effective information, Advice and Guidance.
Setting up audio and video conferencing, and screen sharing.
Giving support by email, webchat, social media, classroom and telephone.
Conducting virtual classroom lessons using web technology.
Maintaining appropriate records including those required by awarding organisations and Pavilion Training Services.
Acting as a point of contact for learners or parents/carers queries.
Deliver, support, and assess functional skills where required.
Attend programme meetings as required.
Completion of speaking and listening with write ups and videoing for each AO being used.
Promote all Pavilion Training Services courses and opportunities to employers and other groups including learners.
General Responsibilities:
To carry out responsibilities, commensurate with your position, as defined within the following policies and procedures:
Equal Opportunities
Health, Safety & Welfare.
PREVENT.
Safeguarding.
Data Protection.
Risk Management.
To have due regard and take appropriate responsibility for PREVENT and the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults.
To uphold British Values, the college values and responsibilities with regard to equality and diversity.
To undertake any other similar duties of this level as required by the Director.
Criteria
Qualifications / Education / Training:
Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent (or willingness to work towards).
IT skills and experience of MS Office Applications.
Experience/ Skills:
Delivered employability skills to unemployed
Experience and track record of delivering maths and English, Functional Skills.
Delivered in a classroom environment.
Delivered online and experience with screen sharing.
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
Successfully working to deadlines.
Adaptive and flexible approach.
High achieving, able to model the very best practice and professional standards at all times, always having high expectations of self and others.
Ambitious and innovative with the ability to challenge, solve problems and introduce new ways of working.
Commitment to and promotion of safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and an understanding of the safeguarding practices applicable to working within a training organisation.
Personal Qualities:
A team worker with an adaptable and flexible approach to work.
Creative, imaginative, and entrepreneurial thinker.
Persistent and resilient approach to work.
Enjoys working collaboratively and seeking collaborative opportunities.
You will come from a business development /sales background within the apprenticeship training field with proven success in generating prospects and winning business for training programmes.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Problem-solving aptitude.
Ability to work well with a team.
A positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction.
Be engaging and enthusiastic and care about what you do.
Possess a strong work ethic and resilience.
A professional, polished manner and presentable appearance for meeting prospects and stakeholders.
Good networking skills.
Continuously improving and commitment to own personal and professional development
