Description
Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.
Role Information
Our Vocational Skills Coaches, known internally as VSC’s, are key to inspiring and coaching learners in their industry field, inspiring the next generation through passion and sharing of lived experience. Working closely with the employer, they will support your learners through both theory and practical-based work. This happens through monthly progress review meetings held between them and the learner.
For this area of apprenticeships, learning takes place in a blended approach between online using Microsoft Teams and face-to-face sessions. VSCs are responsible for designing an individual learning plan to suit the learner and the employer's needs.
We are looking for a Vocational Skills Coach to deliver Exercise and Fitness Apprenticeships in Wales.
Excited by this prospect of transforming lives? You will need these important qualities to apply:
Passion for learning and coaching Passion for health and fitness Teaching, learning and assessment experience Relevant industry experience (gym instructing, personal training) Focused on developing the potential in people Personable and engaging Organised and self-reliant Enthusiastic and professional Welsh Language skills highly desirable
KEY DUTIES
Plan and deliver a training programme that ensures a robust ILP and regular review of learner progress Ensure all learner records and reporting are kept up to date and provided in a timely manner to support management reporting and audit requirements Deliver teaching of any essential skills qualifications required by apprentices as part of your caseload, providing meaningful and specific feedback to learners to support progression. Support a cohort of Apprentices enrolled on the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Gym Instructing and Level 3 Apprenticeship in Personal Training. Manage learner caseload from recruitment, sign-up, induction, teaching, learning, assessment and submission. Deliver training and reviews to learners across a range of employers in Wales. Experience delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment in exercise and fitness or sports-related settings. Excellent ability to build and develop professional relationships with a range of stakeholders, from employers, learners and partner organisations. Provide robust exit advice to learners as they set personal goals for career progression (recognising IAG across the learning journey as well as at the end) Facilitate learning and adhere to the standards of the apprenticeship programme to ensure consistency and fairness throughout all teaching, learning and assessment delivery techniques, and provide meaningful and specific feedback to learners to support progression. Deliver balanced KPI’s in line with company expectations Generate leads and recruit apprentices from employers within your target locations Operate within the delivery framework to maintain operational consistency and ensure learner progress Ensure all learners receive the highest quality experience in line with company expectations and external requirements. Maintain and enhance relationships with business support teams to support the delivery of the sector plan Participate in quality assurance activities, working closely with the quality team. Drive self–generation across the area you operate within Maintain and enhance relationships with existing learners and clients, assuring the Learning Curve Group brand is synonymous with and recognised for quality of service Ensure CPD is planned and reflects Company and stakeholder requirements as guided by the quality team. To be a vocational expert within the designated sector Contribute to ad hoc cross-sector/function projects to support the delivery of Learning Curve Group's strategic plan Demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance as part of your everyday role
Key Performance Indicators
Maintain a caseload level of up to 45 learners Retention and achievement rates Less than 5% pass planned end date learners Regular contact with learners and employers
Although delivery is our passion, it’s important that you are comfortable using e-portfolios for the following:
Comprehensive planning – Intent of the session and what teaching strategies E-Portfolio – OneFile for planning of teaching, learning, assessment and progress reviews. Resources – What resources will you use during the session e.g Powerpoints Feedback – Feedback on the session, how the learner approached the session and what they gained Marking – Mapping and giving feedback on work Diary Management – Booking sessions through our e-portfolio system Audit trail - For learners not participating, recording an audit trail is important
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or Workforus@Learningcurvegroup.co.uk
Working Flexibly
If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs, please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.
Essential Criteria - ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE
Vocational experience in the area in which you are applying for E
Proven track record of meeting targets E
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Good level of IT Skills E
Excellent communication and coaching skills E
Enthusiastic to support learners E
Passionate about transforming people’s lives through learning E
Self-reliant and able to manage own workload E
Good organisational and planning skills E
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team E
QUALIFICATIONS
Sector qualification in the area in which you will be delivering E
Maths & English at Level 2 or above E
Teaching Qualification at Level 3 (AET, PTTLS) D
Assessors Qualification at Level 3 (CAVA) D
Why work for Learning Curve group?
There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!
Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here: Click me
In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:
36 hour week for all full time employees! For most, this means a 15:30 finish on a Friday!26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each yearLength of service annual leave increments starting at 2 yearsHealthcare Scheme Tech SchemeIkea SchemeCycle to work SchemePaid Volunteer day each yearStudent / Teacher DiscountUniform
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Halo Code
Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.
Disability Confident Leader
Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.
Armed Forces Covenant Gold
12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
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Recruitment Checks
Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.
Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).
Education Level VocationalLevel of Vocational Experience: Less than 1 yearApplications Close Date 30 Jun 2026
