Technical Trainer in Machining
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Up to £40,538 Per Annum
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Annual Leave: 30 Per Annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Job Purpose: The Technical Trainer in Machining is responsible for a caseload of learners participating in training. Technical Trainers contribute to the design and delivery of learning programmes and assessments, to enable participants to successfully achieve their qualifications to include full Apprenticeship standards. Technical Trainers liaise closely with Employers and have a key role in developing learners to achieve their learning goals and inspiring them to overcome barriers.
Key Responsibilities
- To plan, conduct and participate in induction and initial assessment of learners to identify realistic learning priorities and, in liaison with the employer, develop individual learning plans and agree realistic completion targets. This will include ensuring that employers have a full understanding of the requirement for Apprentices to complete off the job training.
- To develop, deliver and manage units within the Machining BTEC.
- To develop, manage and maintain good relationships with external partners, local employers and appropriate agencies to recruit learners.
- To provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers to promote learning and timely achievement of the agreed learning aims and SMART objectives.
- Assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours, and the delivery and assessment of Apprenticeship Standards and competencies against NVQ programmes where required.
- To maintain a minimum caseload of learners. Assist them to achieve NVQ qualifications and the Apprenticeship Standard and prepare them for End Point Assessment.
- Develop business with existing employers and identifying new opportunities.
- To work in a team to plan and deliver a structured scheme of work and develop lesson plans that meet the learning needs of learners and the delivery and assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- Support the continued evaluation of learning needs and objectives, through regular review and attendance as required at best practice groups.
- To comply with the contractual standards with emphasis on recruiting participants, managing retention and achievements.
- To establish a purposeful learning environment, where learners feel safe, secure, confident and valued.
- To meet targets and support the organisation in the delivery of its' corporate strategy.
- To conduct health and safety risk assessments of employers / potential employers ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, prior to finalising a contract work based training.
- In consultation with the employer, monitor and review learners' progress in the work place to ensure the achievement of qualification standards.
- To contribute to the performance management of the programme, monitoring key performance indicators, such as learner numbers, attendance, timeliness of achievement.
- To participate in the continuous improvement cycle through programme and self-assessment reviews, attendance at staff meetings, working groups, development projects and activities related to the Education Inspection Framework.
- Market & promote Northern Skills services to identify potential learners and employers to effectively contribute to the recruitment of learners.
Requirements Essential
- Level 3 Machining qualification or similar/equivalent
- English and Maths GCSE grade C or above- or equivalent
- Industry experience related to Machining.
- Must have use of a car and hold a current driving licence
- Empathy with young people.
- Desire to assist learners achieve their career and learning aspirations.
- High level of self-motivation - ability to work on own initiative.
- Clear proactive approach to planning, organising, prioritising workload.
- Good problem solving / decision making skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal & communication skills.
- Ability to achieve deadlines and targets.
- Ability to motivate others and influence work behaviours.
Requirements Desirable
- TAQA or A1 assessor qualification, or willing to work towards- Desirable
- Teaching qualification, or willing to work towards - Desirable.
- Award in Internal Verification or V1, or willing to work towards - Desirable.
For more information please contact Travis Townsend at Imperial Recruitment Group.