Accountancy & Finance Trainer – Barnsley College Apprenticeships Salary: £31,280 to £35,205 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week Reference: REC1981 | Closing date: Wednesday, 27th November 2024 The opportunity In this Trainer role within the Apprenticeships department at Barnsley College, you’ll play a key part in delivering meaningful learning experiences for apprentices, reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager at grade TEACH1. You will plan, coordinate, assess, and review learning activities, guiding apprentices toward successful completion of their end-point assessments while closely monitoring their off-the-job training. Your responsibilities will include managing a small caseload of apprentices, regularly assessing their progress, and maintaining strong communication with employers. You’ll conduct initial skills assessments, assist learners in securing work placements, and nurture lasting connections with employers to support their development. You’ll also create and update individual training plans tailored to each apprentice’s needs. Focused mainly on classroom-based delivery, you’ll teach roll-on, roll-off programmes, including the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and the Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, with class sizes of 15–20 learners. You’ll help apprentices apply classroom knowledge to their workplace roles, while tailoring sessions to be engaging and impactful. Additionally, you’ll coordinate exam logistics, engage in regular standardisation and professional development, and ensure all assessments meet college policies. Prior experience in the finance sector or in a finance role is essential, as is your enthusiasm to motivate and inspire apprentices to achieve their best. Reasons to join us We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays) Teachers’ Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution! We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff The Barnsley College Advantage When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of: Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals A range of flexible working opportunities Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability Short and Long Term development commitments Access to experiencing work in a range of areas Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation Reward and Recognition Having your voice heard at every level Comprehensive Wellbeing Support About you For this Trainer role within the Apprenticeships department, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a background in Accountancy or Finance. You’ll be passionate about guiding apprentices through their studies, tailoring your approach to inspire and support each learner. With direct experience in the finance sector, you’ll bring real-world insights that make learning dynamic and meaningful. In the classroom, you’ll create an engaging, supportive environment for classes of 15–20 students, using your experience to deliver roll-on, roll-off programmes like the Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. You’ll balance interactive teaching with individual learner support and handle logistics, including exam bookings, with ease. We’re looking for someone who values growth—committed to their own professional development and active in standardisation and training activities to keep teaching standards high. If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of finance professionals, this could be the perfect role for you! Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity. Required Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards PGCE if Level 5 not held) NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in relevant field Assessor Awards (D32/33 or A1/2) GCSE Maths and English (or Level 2 equivalent) Supervisory-level experience in finance Preferred Experience assessing against frameworks and standards Experience in formal workplace assessment Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 27th November 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
