Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Job Title: Engineering Trainer/Assessor

Hours: Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Organisation/School: Bath College, Radstock

Key purpose - To work with the Head of Apprenticeships / Apprenticeship Team Leader Engineering and the Engineering Lecturing team to deliver a high-quality apprenticeship programme including supporting classroom theory/workshop practical teaching sessions. Primarily supporting on site (employer-based) assessments and completing 12-week apprentice reviews for a caseload of apprentices, which meets Bath College quality expectations. Ensures apprentices have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet the needs of the industry, Skills England and End-Point Assessment criteria to a pass, merit, or distinction standard.

Manage, review, assess and support the training of a caseload of apprentices who are based in the college and workplace, currently undertaking an apprenticeship. To ensure that the success/achievement rates of apprentices are at or above the level set by the College.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

To provide induction, assessment, training, coaching and assessment to apprentices who are undertaking Apprenticeship Programmes and supporting qualification(s)
Train, assess, support, advise and assist apprentices during their training both at college and in the workplace.
Deal with queries when supervising apprentices.
Participate in the promotional and marketing aspects of the college.
Undertake initial assessment of apprentices and assist in the apprentice action planning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Level 2 (e.g. GCSE) English and Maths at Grade B or above
A nationally recognised qualification, at least to level 3, or equivalent, in an Engineering discipline.
Full UK Driving Licence and use of own vehicle

Staff Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement of 35 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
One Selfie Day per year
Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
Continuing Professional Development for all staff
Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme
£500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
Employee Assistance Programme Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock

About Bath College

Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock.

We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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