Trainer/Assessor - Health, Care and Early Years
Gateshead College
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,851 - £28,321 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2017
Job overview
Overview of post
The department of health, care and early years are looking to further expand their apprenticeship and short provision. They are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated Trainer/Assessors. Reporting to the Team Leader you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of apprenticeship programmes including technical certificates and all associated responsibilities within programme delivery. You will be required to provide relevant training, support and assessment for a range of sector specific short programmes ranging from Level 1 to Level 4 including TAQA and Coaching & Mentoring qualifications.
You must have experience of assessing candidates on a range of programmes within a health, social care and /or early year’s settings and be familiar with SFA / ESF documentation.
A minimum two years of working within the sector would be an advantage. The role requires you to work as part of the health, care and early year's team to monitor and track the learner journey and to ensure appropriate support is implemented to maximise timely learner achievement. You should be familiar with quality processes such as close monitoring and tracking candidates on programmes to ensure timely success and excellent outcomes for all learners.
You are required to have excellent communication and ICT skills, be highly organised with very good time management skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team, you must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, have a strong work ethic and will share best practice with all members of the department. You will be required to be flexible in your approach with a ‘can-do’, ‘will-do’ attitude.
A relevant qualification in health and social care, preferably at level 5, a teaching qualification and TAQA / A1 and ideally V1 awards is also required for this post.
Delivery is Mainly in employer premises and also across College sites therefore a car driver and access to a car is essential.
Due to the nature of business growth in our work based learning you could be requested to deliver on other short programmes.
About the College
As an outstanding organisation and business (Ofsted 2015) we pride ourselves on the very highest standards and look to recruit people to join our team who share our passion for ensuring that our students have the best possible opportunity to secure a prosperous future. We provide education with employment edge; it is one of the things that sets us apart from other colleges and has made us so successful.
Our Benefits
We also have excellent benefits to offer with this role; 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata for part time), a career average pension with Local Government Pension Scheme, free gym membership, on-site parking, company sick pay, discount on public transport, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, childcare vouchers, hair and beauty salon discounts, and many more!
In accordance with the collective agreement made with UCU and Unison, all applicants on salary protection will be considered in the first instance.
Gateshead College is committed to Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding the Welfare of Children, Young People and Adults at Risk.
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About Gateshead College
- Gateshead College
- Quarryfield Road, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead
- Tyne and Wear
- NE8 3BE
- United Kingdom
Who we are
We're the top performing college in the region, number three in England and one of only two colleges in the country to secure Ofsted's 'outstanding' grading in 2015.
The College offers a stimulating work environment, across six amazing campuses, with everyone working towards one purpose: to shape and nurture the most highly prized students in the jobs market. We develop our courses hand in hand with local companies, so our students will have the experience and work ethic to do their employer proud.
Background information
Gateshead College is a further education college and was established on November 15, 1995 at Durham Road in Low Fell, Gateshead. The original campus was closed as part of a planned move in January 2008. The college moved into a £39 million new main site located at the Baltic Quayside in Gateshead. More than £75 million has seen the development of six campuses, for academic and vocational courses.
Working at Gateshead College
We believe that people should have equality of access to our services, facilities, premises and employment opportunities. Gateshead College is a busy place, not only for students but also for its 600 staff. The college offers a stimulating work environment.
We offer a wide variety of employment opportunities across the curriculum and in our support functions.
Find us
Baltic Campus
Quarryfield Road
Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead NE8 3BE
The College has its own car park, but at busy times alternative parking is available nearby.
There is a charge for parking. Students can apply for a permit to allow free parking during study time.
Our campus is easily accessible by all methods of travel. We would encourage you to consider alternatives to car travel which can help keep you and the environment healthy. There are bus stops outside the Baltic Campus for the following services, which links with Gateshead Interchange - Q1 Quaylink, 93/94 The Loop. The nearest Metro stations to the Baltic Campus are Gateshead Interchange and Central Station.
Academy for Sport at Gateshead International Stadium
Neilson Road
Gateshead
NE10 0EF
The nearest Metro station to the Academy for Sport is Gateshead Stadium; it's about a 10 minute walk. Parking is available at the Academy for Sport and is operated on a first come, first served basis. There are three car parks which are free and you don't need to display a permit or ticket. Q1 and Q2 Quaylink buses run up to every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. The 93/94 Loop bus runs from Gateshead Interchange and Heworth Interchange to four Gateshead College campuses; Baltic Campus, Academy for Sport, Skills Academy for Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering & Logistics and Skills Academy for Construction.
Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics
Kingsway South
Team Valley
Gateshead
NE11 0SU
The nearest Metro station to the Skills Academy is Gateshead Interchange. The 93/94 Loop bus connects the interchange to the Academy. This bus runs from Gateshead Interchange and Heworth Interchange to the Academy about every 15 minutes. Free parking is available at the Academy and is operated on a first come, first served basis.
Skills Academy for Construction
Eighth Avenue
Kingsway South
Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
NE11 0JL
The nearest Metro station to the Skills Academy for Construction is Gateshead Interchange. The 93/94 Loop bus connects the interchange to the Academy. This bus runs from Gateshead Interchange and Heworth Interchange to the Academy about every 15 minutes. Free parking is available at the Academy and is operated on a first come, first served basis.
Skills Academy for Sustainable Manufacturing and Innovation (SASMI)
Washington Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 3HZ
Future Technology Centre
Barmston Court
Nissan Way
Sunderland
SR5 3QY
The Future Technology Centre is based on the Turbine Business Park.
Employee Benefits
At Gateshead College we value and invest in our staff, we believe that our best asset is the people who work here. We offer a wide range of benefits in addition to your basic salary -
Annual Leave - an attractive annual leave package; 47 days for academic staff, 35 days for managers, 30 days for Trainer/Assessor and between 25 and 28 days for support roles.
Career Average Pension Scheme - the college participates in two pension schemes - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
Cycle to Work scheme - working with Halfords we bring you an innovative benefit that allows you to get a bike tax-free, saving between 25-42%.
Fit for Life - our work/life well-being programme runs a variety of health and lifestyle campaigns across the year. The whole programme is organised by a small team of staff volunteers.
Volunteering - 1Day to make a difference - 1Day allows all staff to take a day each year of paid time out of work to volunteer for a good cause.
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