Are you an experienced professional in construction management or civil engineering with a passion for developing the next generation of industry leaders? We are seeking an Apprentice Trainer for Higher Construction to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of the construction industry.
There are no classroom teaching responsibilities with this role, but you will be required to address groups of students and have a structured approach to providing clear and accurate instructions.
Responsibilities:
1. Assessing apprentices in Higher construction (level 4 and above) in accordance with approved College standards and applicable validating/moderating bodies, preparing assessment materials, schemes of work and assessment plans as required, supporting to develop and implementing the revised curriculum, undertaking quality assurance in collaboration with other College staff as applicable, assessing students’ written and practical on-the-job work, monitoring and reporting on their progress including writing regular reviews of students’ Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), recording, reporting and disseminating assessment grades and students’ results in liaison with other College delivery staff, parents, carers, employers and professional agencies as appropriate. This will include maintaining good order in the teaching environment, including statutory aspects such as safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.
2. Liaising with all relevant departments as required (e.g., Exams, MIS, ALS) and completing all related organization and administration, ensuring cross-site compliance and consistency can be maintained at all times.
3. Visiting students in their workplace, setting workplace skill development targets with students and their employers, monitoring progress throughout the programme in line with compliance requirements and assessing their competency as required in line with the awarding organization competency criteria.
4. Assisting with the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for courses, managing enrolment procedures effectively, including Qualifications on Entry, transfers, additional qualification aims and late enrolments, to ensure that students are registered on the right course at the correct level. This will include assisting with the organization and implementation of appropriate Induction Programmes for students.
5. Conducting initial consultation with recruiting employers, completing skills scans and range of scope assessments to ensure apprentice responsibilities are mapped to appropriate learning programmes for required job outcomes.
6. Undertaking all required meetings with students, including regular one-to-one meetings with students setting and reviewing SMART targets, assisting students with UCAS references, supporting students with their pastoral needs, guiding and directing in both academic and personal matters and liaising with cross-college services. The frequency of student meetings will be determined by the Head of Department.
7. Monitoring student attendance and results, including start of year registers, exam entry and attendance, coordinating and administering course performance monitoring, to report on attendance, retention, achievement and success, with appropriate course and student action plans where required.
8. Promoting and supporting English and Maths provision, both in class and on a one-to-one basis, including monitoring and addressing attendance to English and Maths lessons.
9. Attending meetings, including staff meetings, employer meetings, marketing events, courses and discussions, internal and external to the College as directed and reporting back as appropriate. This will include planning and coordinating review and progress meetings as directed.
10. Working with colleagues throughout the College to develop courses, training methods and materials, including attendance at Focus Days and other compulsory CPD events and participating in peer observation for developmental purposes, ensuring adherence to college policies and practices. This will include mentoring other staff as required.
11. Assisting with departmental administration including the timely marking of registers, updating of Smart Assessor, producing reports on student attendance, retention and achievement, participating in relevant college meetings/groups/committees and quality assurance mechanisms (e.g., verification, moderation, course reviews and Self-Assessment Reviews (SAR)).
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