Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working an exclusive basis with a client in Teesside to appoint a Technical Trainer - Machining on a permanent basis.

Hours: 37 hours
Annual leave: 30 per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Pension: LGPS Pension Scheme

The Technical Trainer 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. Strategic Objectives

To actively contribute to the College’s Strategic Plan and in particular the ambition to become an outstanding provider of education and training.
To hold and actively demonstrate the College’s Core Values in all that you do.
Aim High…
Work Hard…
Take Responsibility…
Do What’s Right…
Respect Others…
Challenge Yourself….
Take Pride……
To commit to the College’s Safeguarding Policy and promote a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults within the College

Responsibilities/Key Tasks

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.

Equality and DiversityIn addition to your responsibilities outlined in the Northern Skills Dignity At Work Policy, you should also:

Keep up to date with equality issues, as they relate to your role.
Promote positive attitudes to diversity through your training and assessment practice.
Use methods that anticipate and respond to the diverse needs and motivators of all participants.
Deal with discrimination caused by others that affects participants and colleagues.

Key Measurements

Performance against Training’s Key Performance Indicator’s.
Maximum occupancy on training programmes.
Learner retention as per contractual requirements.
Achievement and progression rates as per contractual requirements.
Accurate and Timely completion of paper work (e.g. Learner Contact Reports, Reviews, Questionnaires, and enrolment documentation).
Minimum level of unfunded learners.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Level 3 Machining qualification or similar/equivalent - Essential
English and Maths GCSE grade C or above- or equivalent - Essential
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.

Experience

Industry experience - Essential
Practical occupational experience as required by Code of Practice and relevant awarding bodies.
Experience of working in a commercial and industrial setting
Proven track record of consistently achieving performance targets.
Proven track record of imparting skills and learning to others.
Knowledge of monitoring sub contracted provision - desirable.

For more information on this incredible opportunity please contact Yaw Ankomah at Imperial Recruitment Group.

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