Proportional Trainer Assessor in Childcare

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General Details Job Title Proportional Trainer Assessor in Childcare Vacancy no. VN1602 Programme Area Health and Childcare Reporting to Head of School Responsible for N/A Place of work Cauldon Tenure Permanent Hours/FTE 10-37 hours per week, term time only, perm Salary Grade 2A - 3A (£17,184 – £ 25,086) pro rata Terms & Conditions Education Business Services DBS Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Closing Date 21 January 2018 Interview Date TBC

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for a cohort of candidates who are undertaking vocationally related qualifications principally Level 2 and 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) and level 2 and 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning.

The primary focus of this role is to undertake assessment of candidates in the workplace in a professional and timely manner, you will undertake regular reviews of learners’ progress and take responsibility for all administration connected with the job role. An Early Years / Childcare background is essential. Candidates should be able to offer some degree of flexibility in terms of hours/days of work.

Main Duties and responsibilities

 Ensuring timely achievement of qualification is met by working with candidates to monitor and set short, medium and long term targets.  Ensuring that employers are aware of their responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.  Undertake Health and Safety monitoring within the workplace, completing the relevant documentation.  Developing and maintaining relationships with companies in order to secure continued training opportunities.  Contribute to awarding body standardisation and internal and external verification procedures.  Working with the immediate team to identify/produce/update resources for all delivery options.  Working, where appropriate with employers to develop their workforce training needs and responding to new business opportunities.  Maintaining records of student progress and attendance and monitoring these against planned achievement dates, ensuring timely achievement is met.  Provide advice and guidance to candidates on progression routes and further development.  Working with the programme team to deliver and mark underpinning knowledge where appropriate.  Liaise with the Internal Verifier and attend standardisation meetings to maintain the high standards set within the department.  Undertake appropriate staff development including mandatory training.  To identify the financial, health and safety, equality, confidentiality or other risks associated with the post’s sphere of responsibility and to define and take positive action to manager these risks.  Carry out such duties, which may reasonably be required from time to time.  To carry out all the above duties in the context of the practical application of the college’s equal opportunities policy and act responsible at all times in order to maintain the health and safety of yourself and others

Person Specification Evidence Key

A = Application I = Interview R = References C = Certificate M = Micro session P = Presentation

Or a combination

Essential Desirable Evidence

1. Vocational Qualification with current and extensive ü A,I,R experience in Early Years.

2. A vocationally related qualification at Level 3 or above ü A,I,C

3. Experience of working at a supervisory level ü A,I,R

4. Assessor qualifications e.g. D32/33 A1 or TAQA. ü A,C

5. Good administrative skills and competent in the use of IT ü A,I systems (Microsoft Office)

6. A supportive and empathetic approach towards a wide ü I range of learners

7. A commitment to undertaking continuing professional ü I development as identified to ensure effective performance within the role

8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ü A,I

9. A full driving licence with regular access to a vehicle ü A

10. An understanding of and commitment to diversity and ü I equality of opportunity

11. Knowledge and/or competencies of health and safety as I relevant to the post and a commitment to safeguarding ü the health and safety of learners and others

12. Level 2 qualification (GCSE A* - C or equivalent) in Maths ü A,C and English or a willingness to attain these qualifications with the support of the College TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR EDUCATION BUSINESS SERVICES (STOKE) LTD

The post is offered on an Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd contract.

Conditions of Appointment All appointments are offered subject to a period of probationary service up to twelve months, during which time performance will be assessed. In addition, all appointments are subject to: • medical review • verification of relevant qualifications • receipt of references considered suitable by the Company • a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure check

Pension Arrangements Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd staff have the opportunity to participate in the stakeholder pension scheme provided by Scottish Widows.

Working Hours The standard full time working week for all staff is 37 hours.

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption The Company operates a Maternity, Paternity and Adoption schemes which provides for the normal statutory benefits.

Sick Pay The Company has a scheme of sickness benefits, which are over and above the statutory sickness entitlements.

Training and Development Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd is committed to the professional and personal development of all our employees. Individual Training and Development plans are formulated via the staff performance review system.

Holidays Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd staff are entitled to 30 days of annual leave per year inclusive of public bank holidays. This includes any days which are designated by the Company (e.g., between Christmas and New Year).

Staff Parking Free and generous parking space is available on site subject to availability at peak times.

Salary Payments Salary is paid by direct credit transfer to your bank or building society account in 12 equal parts. Payment is made on the 27th day of each month or the next working day thereafter.

Notice Periods The amount of notice you are required to give and entitled to receive is 1 months. Fixed term appointments may be offered with a notice period of one week, depending upon the length of the fixed term. The notice period applicable during a probationary period is 1 week.

Location of Work Your principal place of work will be at the site given in the job description of the post. However, you may be required to work on either temporary or indefinite basis, at any premises at which the Company may from time to time provide services.

Equality of Opportunity Education Business Services (Stoke) Ltd is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. We will ensure that no employee, applicant for employment or student receives less favourable treatment on any grounds, which cannot be seen to be justified in relation to employment, education and training.