Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week Location: Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campus We are seeking a Vocational Trainer in Motor Vehicle to join our team working across our Campuses at Crewe and Ellesmere Port. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Vocational Trainer to provide apprentices with an outstanding learning experience. Key Responsibilities: Train and Assess learners up to Level 3, in the workplace and College; Support learner progress through assessment in the workplace and curriculum delivery; Ensuring timely achievement of apprenticeship frameworks and standards; and Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with college policies. Key Person Specification Requirements: Assessor qualification (TAQA/A1 or equivalent) or willingness to work towards; PGCE or willingness to working towards; Industry relevant qualifications to a minimum of a level 3 (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent); Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements; Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment; Experience of working in further education; Up-to-date occupational experience; and This role will be based across multiple sites and therefore a full current driving licence, use of a car and insurance for business purposes are essential to this role. Please see attached Job Description and person Specification for full-details. If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 7 January 2025. The selection process will take place on 14 January 2025. Benefits: Access to world-class facilities, the use of cutting-edge technologies and digital platforms; Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification; Extensive opportunities for upskilling and continuous professional development Competitive salary Pension scheme 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) College ‘Count Me In’ social platform Onsite fitness and childcare facilities Employee benefit platform Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon Free onsite parking If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant curriculum area. About Us Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment. Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy. There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends. The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs. Crewe Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts: A multi-purpose sports hall; Climbing wall; Fitness gym; TV and radio studios with specialist equipment; Mock aircraft cabin; Award-winning restaurant, The Academy; Hair, beauty and barbering salons; Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and New Institute of Technology (Construction beginning 2024). Ellesmere Port Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts: Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022); Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023); Mock aircraft cabin; Fitness gym; Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and Professional theatre. Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.
