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Trainer/Assessor Plus - Arboriculture Apprenticeships

Trainer/Assessor Plus - Arboriculture Apprenticeships

Derby College

Derby

  • Expired
Salary:
£31,335 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
16 April 2023

Job overview

Job Title: Trainer/Assessor Plus - Arboriculture Apprenticeships

Job Location: Derby College, Broomfield Hall, DE7

Reference number: E5065

Salary: £31,335 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Monday – Friday

The vision of Derby College Group (DCG) is to create world-class, accessible education opportunities that enrich lives and make bright futures a reality for all. DCG is committed to providing educational excellence, championing social mobility and driving economic prosperity. We deliver high-quality academic, vocational and technical education that empowers people to achieve their ambitions while providing employers across the Midlands and beyond with the talented workforce of tomorrow.

Based at Broomfield Hall with access to over 200 acres of grounds, you will perform the role of Learning Coach for apprenticeship delivery in Plant Sciences, undertaking assessments and delivering national framework and standards at Level 2 and Level 3 within a variety of settings, both onsite at Broomfield Hall and with local employers.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of providing outstanding support for learners and will be flexible, self-motivated and dedicated to student achievement and quality. Up to date knowledge and experience of horticulture including health and safety, and practical industry skills is mandatory. Training and/or assessing experience in Horticulture OR Arboriculture curriculum is desirable along with your Assessor award (or equivalent), if you do not have this already, we will support and fund this for you.

Benefits of working as an Assessor at Derby College:

  • Funded training and development
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
  • Totum discount card (student discount card equivalent)
  • Discounted train travel
  • Discounted Onsite Little Explorers Nursey
  • Eye Care
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme

If this role sounds interesting, the full job description and application link can be found below.

If you have any questions and/or would like an informal chat, please contact Lucy via email – lucy.hanson@derby-college.ac.uk.

Job Description

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

About Derby College

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  • Derby College
  • 2 Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby
  • Derbyshire
  • DE24 8JE
  • United Kingdom
+44 300 123 7890

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Derby College is a large general further education college with four sites in or near the city of Derby. It supports around 26,000 learners, who choose from more than 1,000 full-time and part-time apprenticeship, A-level, BTEC and NVQ courses.   

Derby College was established as a single institution in 2002 by merging three further education colleges: Mackworth Tertiary College, Wilmorton Tertiary College and Broomfield Agricultural College. A merger between South East Derbyshire College and Derby College was approved in 2010. Heavy investment has been made by the college in its teaching and learning facilities, from the fully equipped teaching kitchens at the Roundhouse campus to the high-tech science labs at the Joseph Wright Centre and the Equestrian Centre at the Broomfield Hall campus.  

Chief executive

Mandie Stravino   

Values and vision

In its mission statement, Derby College states an ambition to provide inclusive, inspirational and innovative learning communities, predicting and serving the needs of its learners, the economy and society. Designed in collaboration with industry, business and the professions, the college’s vocational pathways concentrate on developing students’ employability skills through work experience and expert mentoring. Independent learning, critical thinking and research skills are developed in students aspiring to higher education in an environment that seeks to be challenging and interactive.   

Ofsted report

“Teaching and learning are good, particularly in practical and vocational subjects. The college is a valued resource for the city of Derby and county of Derbyshire; it provides an inclusive and welcoming environment and high-quality facilities for teaching and learning.” 

View Derby College’s latest Ofsted report 

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