Childcare Learning Coach ITS - Permanent – £27,500 to £30,000 Salary per annum – Full Time - 37 hours per week This post is an exciting opportunity to join a team of apprenticeship trainers with ITS based in Shropshire. We are looking to expand our dynamic and enthusiastic team into the care and childcare sector, and you will be expected to prepare, deliver and assess on a range of apprenticeship standards, level 2 to level 5. You will be teaching via a hybrid approach with face-to-face delivery at our training premises in Shrewsbury as well as online via teams. Our Shropshire centre is based on Shrewsbury Business Park which comprises of a large classroom, IT suite, meeting room and large office spaces. Some of the curriculum areas and levels you will be asked to deliver are: • Children, young people and families practitioner level 4 • Children, young people and families manager level 5 • Early years educator level 3 • Early years lead level 5 We are always looking to add new and exciting standards to our provision so based on your qualifications and experience you will be asked to develop new apprenticeship standards for delivery within the department. Your time will be spent in preparing and delivering sessions for the groups of apprentices allocated to you as well as setting and marking assessments and where required, conducting visits to assess the learners in the workplace based within the West Midlands. You will be required to undertake progress reviews with the learners and their line managers, in addition to any 1-1 support the apprentices may request / require. All work is via an online portfolio (Aptem) so prior knowledge would be beneficial but not essential as training and support will be provided. You will be expected to support on the enrolment of new learners, attend events and promote the apprenticeship programme within the Councils and for other local employer’s Prior experience of classroom delivery at this level in the curriculum area is vital, along with knowledge of apprenticeships and a professional and organised working approach, with a commitment to delivery of a quality experience for the learners. Benefits First of all, what’s in it for you? • Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement • Company pension scheme • Free Level 1 Health Care Cover with Westfield Health • Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development and training • Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure • Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work • College gym membership with onsite facilities • Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App • 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 Independent Training Services is part of Barnsley College (Ofsted Rated Outstanding) and is passionate about teaching and learning. Delivering Adult courses within the community can be challenging, but the rewards make the effort worthwhile; we really do change lives. Our new Security & Employability Learning Coach will be a key part of the team, delivering engaging sessions, providing learner feedback, and ensuring students are making expected progress and working towards outcomes. Essential requirements: • A teaching qualification • Vocational experience within either the early years sector or the care sector Desirable • IQA qualification • Experience in having worked within apprenticeships • Experience of having taught online If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development, and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to ITS! Closing date for applications Wednesday 6th November 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest. Independent Training Services (ITS) is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. ITS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS. Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
