ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.
Our mission and purpose are to:
‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.
We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Due to significant growth in our apprenticeships, we are looking for an Apprentice Skills & Development Coach for Mechanical to join our established apprenticeship team.
As an Apprentice Skills & Development Coach (on-site assessor) you will be responsible for a group of learners in your trade expertise area. Delivery will consist mainly of 1 to 1 meeting in the apprentices’ workplace, working closely with the employers to develop the apprentices to achieve national accreditation.
You will undertake continuous assessment and observations to ensure the learners are progressing and reaching their full potential for sustaining employment. The assessors will work in collaboration with the college teaching team for the learners to attend their classes to build their knowledge and practical skills in a supportive environment.
It is essential that applicants possess relevant occupational qualifications and substantial work experience in the Mechanical sector.
The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, as well as Literacy and Numeracy qualifications at Level 2 or above. You will have recent and relevant experience working in the trade sector.
Ideally, you will possess assessor/verifier qualifications; however, this is not essential as full training and development can be provided.
**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.**
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!
· Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)
· Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.
· A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
· Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
· Free onsite parking.
· Subsidised onsite restaurant.
· A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.
· Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.
Application Requirements
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
- A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
- Information on all relevant education and qualifications.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.