Apprenticeship Assessor/Coach - Business Administration

LAT Apprenticeships formed in 2020 as an employer provider of excellent quality apprenticeships is part of Leigh Academies Trust, formed in 2019 as an employer provider, delivering to both internal staff and external organisations across Kent and South-East London.

Due to the growth of the business, we are currently looking for an experienced Apprenticeship Assessor to support learners who are engaged in Business Administration apprenticeships.

Assessors will manage a caseload of up to 40 learners (part time equivalent) with the coaching and delivery being carried out via blended learning, predominately e-learning with some face to face delivery. 

The successful candidate will be reliable, self-disciplined and remain calm under pressure. They will be self-motivated, organised, adaptable and have an eye for detail. We are looking for an assessor with ability to bring their own innovative ideas and training/assessing experience to an open and forward-thinking business

They will join a friendly, supportive ‘learning’ organisation and enjoy developing their own ideas to achieve the business plan goals.

As a qualified and experienced Apprenticeship Assessor/Coach you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days+ bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension Scheme, laptop and mobile.​​​​​​​

There may be a requirement to travel up to 30-mile radius in this role, covering Kent and South-East London.

This is a permanent, part-time position offering an actual salary of £15,183 p/a based on 22.5 hours per week (3 days). Exact days can be discussed during the interview process. Please be aware that interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. 

Working with us at LAT Apprenticeships:  Join us now and you can look forward to a competitive salary, fantastic pension scheme and further benefits such as an increasing annual leave allowance.  You have the opportunity to join a start-up company already founded by educational specialists with an ambitious culture. 

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2020, our Trust will comprise 28 geographically organised academies (11 secondaries, 15 primaries and 2 special) educating over 16,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff.  We also have one further secondary academy in the development phase, due to open in September 2021.  The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training providers and a large teaching school. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.   

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Diversity at our core: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19: Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Leigh Academies Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months.  This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments.  Applications will still be reviewed and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities will vary. If you have any queries or concerns, please get in touch with the LAT Talent Team - talent@latrust.org.uk.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.  Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged