Electrical Trainer
Our client, Steve Willis Training Ltd, is hiring an Electrical Trainer to join their team.
Are you a time-served electrician looking to pass on your knowledge to future generations? An excellent opportunity has arisen to be part of the Steve Willis Training Apprenticeships Team, providing Electrotechnical training for their Level 3 apprenticeship programme. You will actively play a key part within the Electrical team, delivering high-quality training, and supporting their learners and all stakeholders throughout their journey.
Location: PO16 9RD Based at their Portchester centre with duties at their Burgess Hill centre.
Line Report: Electrotechnical Curriculum Leader.
Working Week: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 0800 - 1700.
Core Responsibilities
- Teaching/assessing commitment for your own Apprentice groups with time allocated for preparation.
- Plan and maintain the Scheme of Work and Lesson Plans for nominated groups.
- Use lesson plans to suit the scheme of work and work on correct version, including assignments.
- Liaise with the onsite assessor to ensure assessments are carried out in line with agreed plans, including Health & Safety reviews if required. There will be a commitment to assist the onsite assessor when operationally required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the teaching and assessment processes at SWT.
- Attend Training Team & standardisation meetings as required.
- Work with apprentices to ensure progress is in line with agreed milestones and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
- Provide on-programme Information, Advice and Guidance.
- Ensure Progress Reviews meet the requirements of Ofsted and their funding contract.
- Complete the sections in the course folders issued by the Apprenticeship Administration team.
- Engage with all stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met and to provide excellent customer service.
- Participate in training and CPD activity as agreed with the Line Manager.
- Ensure that all Safeguarding and disciplinary issues are dealt with in accordance with policies & procedures and are notified to the Curriculum Leader.
- Ensure that all targets and timely completion are achieved.
- Conduct site visits and complete onsite assessments with apprentices.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Level 3 Electrical qualification including AM2S or possess a gold card.
- Minimum of 3 years in the industry with experience in the Electrical field.
- Current and up-to-date knowledge of regulatory standards.
- An innovative and enriching approach to training delivery, which is focused on the learner's requirements.
- Support for electricians new to education to achieve their teaching & assessing qualifications through their successful mentoring programme. They welcome applications from their ex-students, many of whom trained through their centres.
- Live within easy commuting distance of their Portchester Centre.
Desirable:
- A1 or TAQA equivalent.
- PTLLS, DTLLS, or equivalent.
- 3+ years in the industry (a time-served apprentice) with wide-ranging experience in both domestic and commercial fields.
- Experience of Electrical programme delivery within a college or training organisation in either a part or full-time role at course tutor level. They would consider applications from time-served electricians who they would support with gaining teaching qualifications.
- Understanding of the regulatory framework for Apprenticeship delivery, including the role of Ofsted, Standards setting bodies, and funding routes.
Personality & Attributes
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, professional, flexible, approachable, assertive & dedicated.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, well-organised, willing to support others, team player, mentoring skills, functional ICT skills, and strong written communication skills. SWT use APTEM for their apprenticeship provision; full training will be given to the successful candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity within a progressive company for any suitable applicants. The salary will be competitive. It is essential that you have the right to live and work in the UK and possess a full driving licence.
How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are enthusiastic about joining a forward-thinking team, please send your CV and a cover letter.
Join them and help shape the future of Electrotechnical training!