Job Description - Apprenticeship Trainer / Assessor (047588)
Organisation
LU SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Job
Position Type - Full Time
Grade: - Q3
Salary - £59,103
Location – Acton Training Centre but required to attend various sites across the TFL network as required
Contract Type – 36-month Fixed Term contract (potential for extension)
Sponsorship – UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship available, more information on the process can be discussed during the application process
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Overview of project/role
We are looking for a skilled Trainer/Assessor to join our Operational Training & Skills Development team on a 12-month fixed term/secondment basis with a potential for extension.
You will be accountable for the successful design and delivery of Rail Engineering apprenticeship programmes, up to Level 4, through robust assessment practices, within specified timeframes and according to scheme duration. Delivery will be aligned to national apprenticeship standards.
You’ll be required to follow quality assurance and quality improvement procedures, supporting the ongoing development of teaching, learning and assessment practices within Apprenticeship delivery. All delivery will be in alignment with internal requirements and processes, the standards set by awarding organisations, industry, LU policy, Ofsted, Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and other relevant regulatory bodies appropriate to the 'Employer Provider' status of the Apprentice Unit.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide mentoring, coaching and support to learners, to achieve learning objectives and meet qualification requirements.
* Effectively manage a caseload of circa 30 apprentices at any one time and deliver other required training and assessment in other areas of occupational competency as required.
* Thorough planning of training and assessment through the production of regular assessment plans, adapting them to the individual needs of apprentices.
* Design and Delivery of training and assessment activities at various sites, with a requirement to work unsocial hours, including nights, where appropriate, in order to deliver face to face training and assessment for apprentices on different shifts.
* Providing ongoing and constructive feedback to apprentices using appropriate methods to recognise achievements and also inform future learning objectives.
* Use of One File e-portfolio system to fully track the planning and delivery of all relevant training and assessment processes.
* Tracking and analysing progress of learners in order to identify support requirements and apply appropriate interventions.
* Encourage and advise learners to support their ongoing personal and professional development and behaviours in line with Performance & Development directives and qualification standards.
* To maintain and record own continuous professional development through ongoing training and industry updates, as well as legislative change in relation to apprenticeship standards and occupational competency requirements.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
* Fleet and Vehicles Engineering Skills - Electrical and Mechanical up to management level.
* Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with people at all levels, including apprentices, colleagues, various levels of management and other stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation.
* Learner centred approach to problem solving and breaking down barriers to learning.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and adapt to the needs of particular groups or individuals as required.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Numerate and computer literate with MS office experience, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Demonstrable successful expertise in identifying training needs expressed in terms of learning objectives.
Knowledge
* Must hold Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) / A1 Assessor award (or equivalent) and have appropriate and current assessment experience.
* Appropriate Engineering qualification minimum of level 4.
* Teaching qualification - minimum Level 3 Award in Education & Training (PTLLS) - Desirable.
* Level 3 English and Maths (or equivalent, i.e. ONC/HND).
* Good ICT skills and experience of e-portfolio systems.
* Level 5 Teaching qualification (Cert Ed /DTLLS) - Desirable, but must be willing to work towards.
* In-depth knowledge of the apprenticeship standards and lead body requirements – Desirable.
* Knowledge of current educational curriculum and training provision - Desirable.
* Knowledge of Ofsted Common Inspection Framework - Desirable.
Experience
* Occupationally competent with current experience as a Fleet / Vehicles Engineer (Traction & Rolling Stock) including management.
* Experience of working up to Advanced Train Maintainer level.
* Recent experience as a Trainer / Assessor.
* Experience of Ofsted inspections.
* Previous experience in an Apprentice Training Environment.
* Maintenance and operating experience / transferrable skills.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application Process
Please apply by submitting both your up-to-date CV and covering letter.
Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and covering letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and cover letter documents are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345) and the file size is a maximum of 1MB.
The closing date for applications is 16th February 2025 @ 23:59.
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Additional application information
This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.
Fixed term contract/Secondment opportunity for 12 months.
As a fixed term contractor, we can offer you a choice of pension arrangements. If you choose not to take our final salary pension scheme you will be paid an allowance on top of your salary, subject to Tax and National Insurance. We will share all the details with you at offer stage and the choice will be yours based on your circumstances. Depending on what you choose you can add up-to 14% to your salary.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
* Final salary pension scheme.
* Free travel for you on the TfL network.
* Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket.
* 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
* TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.
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