Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd is a subsidiary company of Stoke on Trent College

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Details
Job Title /

Trainer Assessor in Electrical Installation

Vacancy no. / VN1613
Programme Area / Apprenticeships, Eng, Manufacturing & Tec
Reporting to /

Director of Apprenticeships

Responsible for / N/A
Place of work / Burslem
Tenure / Permanent
Hours/FTE / 37 hours per week, FTE 1.0
Salary / Competitive Salary
Terms & Conditions / Education Business Services Support
DBS / Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Closing Date / 13th February 2018
Interview Date / To be confirmed

The Post

The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of 50 Apprentices and will also assist the College in expanding the operation of Building and Engineering Services’ delivery team in order to meet the educational and training demands of employers, employees and the unemployed in line with the College Mission. They will ensure the delivery of high standard quality training to all staff, employers and employees followed by assessment and internal verification.

Main duties and responsibilities

·  To Assess/Internally Verify Frameworks from the Electrical Installation pathways programmes in line with National Occupational Standards and the requirements of The Institute for Apprenticeships, awarding bodies and Sector Skills Councils.

·  To conduct initial screening, diagnostic assessment, enrolment and induction of new students including undertaking the requisite administration related to enrolment, assessment, verification and tracking of students.

·  To assist in increasing employer engagement and managing the delivery of training, assessment and verification to individual student in order to meet/exceed the excellent results achieved within this programme area.

·  Promote continuous improvement to ensure the team maintains its position as a leader in the provision of its service to Building Engineering Services sector.

·  Work closely with Team Leaders to ensure that accurate records keyed into Smart Assessor and use effectively to monitor enrolment, registration, retention and achievement.

·  As a minimum, arrange to visit learners every 12-15 weeks and review progress records maintained on Smart Assessor.

·  Assist IQA and support external verification visits as required.

·  The promotion of Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity/Diversity and Confidentiality.

·  Carry out any other duties that may be reasonably required to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the programme area.

Person Specification

Evidence Key

A = / Application
I = / Interview
R = / References
C = / Certificate
M = / Micro session
P = / Presentation
Or a combination
1. A recognised teaching qualification
/ Essential / Desirable
ü / Evidence
A,I
2. A relevant level three qualification (Electrical Installation)
/ ü / A,I
3. Significant industrial/ vocational experience
/ ü / A,I
4. Assessor qualifications e.g., A1 and V1 or TAQA or a firm commitment to obtain relevant assessor qualifications within 6 months of appointment.
/ ü / A,I
5. A willingness to undertake any professional development deemed appropriate to the role / ü / I
6. The ability to work as a team member contributing to the continuing improvement of resources and delivery of the departments programmes / ü / I
7. Experience of delivering outputs in a changing environment and to challenging deadlines / ü / I
8. An awareness of and commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive learning
/ ü / I
9. A commitment to continuing professional development / ü / I
10. Level 2 qualification (GCSE A* - C or equivalent) in Maths and English or a willingness to attain these qualifications with the support of the College
/ ü / A,I
11. Qualification in Electrical Installation Work to BS7671 / ü / A,I
12. Hold a current CSCS grade card and a qualification in inspection and testing
/ ü / A


TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR EDUCATION BUSINESS SERVICES (STOKE) LTD

The post is offered on an Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd contract.

Conditions of Appointment

All appointments are offered subject to a period of probationary service up to twelve months, during which time performance will be assessed. In addition, all appointments are subject to:

• medical review

• verification of relevant qualifications

• receipt of references considered suitable by the Company

• a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure check

Pension Arrangements

Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd staff have the opportunity to participate in the stakeholder pension scheme provided by Scottish Widows.

Working Hours

The standard full time working week for all staff is 37 hours.

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption

The Company operates a Maternity, Paternity and Adoption schemes which provides for the normal statutory benefits.

Sick Pay

The Company has a scheme of sickness benefits, which are over and above the statutory sickness entitlements.

Training and Development

Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd is committed to the professional and personal development of all our employees. Individual Training and Development plans are formulated via the staff performance review system.

Holidays

Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd staff are entitled to 30 days of annual leave per year inclusive of public bank holidays. This includes any days which are designated by the Company (e.g., between Christmas and New Year).

Staff Parking

Free and generous parking space is available on site subject to availability at peak times.

Salary Payments

Salary is paid by direct credit transfer to your bank or building society account in 12 equal parts. Payment is made on the 27th day of each month or the next working day thereafter.

Notice Periods

The amount of notice you are required to give and entitled to receive is 1 months. Fixed term appointments may be offered with a notice period of one week, depending upon the length of the fixed term. The notice period applicable during a probationary period is 1 week.

Location of Work

Your principal place of work will be at the site given in the job description of the post. However, you may be required to work on either temporary or indefinite basis, at any premises at which the Company may from time to time provide services.

Equality of Opportunity

Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. We will ensure that no employee, applicant for employment or student receives less favourable treatment on any grounds, which cannot be seen to be justified in relation to employment, education and training.