Role: Scaffolding Instructor/Assessor
Salary: £40,950
Location: Blackburn
Are you an experienced Scaffolder, who has a scaffolding qualification and held a CISRS advanced card for more than 5 years?
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to join a reputable and knowledgeable team of Scaffolders, who make a difference to people’s lives, in the work they deliver every single day? Are you looking to pass on your skills and knowledge to the next generation of scaffolders, moving away from weekend and bank holiday working?
Tailor made are excited to be recruiting for a very well-established leading Training provider in the Blackburn area. They are seeking a Scaffolding Instructor to join their busy and friendly team.
The role:
To design, develop and deliver creative, inclusive learning programmes, schemes of work, lesson plans and materials to deliver high quality structured learning sessions to meet learner and customer needs and programme specifications
To instruct, assess and support learners on level Scaffolding programme. Co-ordinate training sessions within the classroom and workshop environment and prepare for EPA to enable learners to complete their qualifications
To prepare, agree and review apprenticeship training plans in accordance with awarding organisations specifications and standards, ensuring the effective evaluation of such programmes
To contribute to the internal verification, assessment and standardisation of work process and to the development and delivery of the SAR and QIP in the pursuit of continuous improvement
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners in all work related and learning environments in accordance with the company’s safeguarding policy, health and safety policy, equality and diversity policies and code of conduct as part of the organisations duty of care
To carry out regular risk assessments of the learning process and associated environments, in accordance with the company’s risk assessment policy and procedure, and accordingly implement any relevant control measures/action plans
To professionally liaise and work with all key stakeholders involved in the learning process to ensure full integration, support and promotion of the company’s services, including relevant external organisations
To be responsible for self-development including Continuous Professional Development and competence, incorporating both academic and professional training, in line with the Institute for Learning Code of Professional conduct and awarding body requirements
To initially assess and induct learners onto the scaffolding apprenticeship programmes and support all learners to establish and maintain secure employment
To establish positive working relationships with employers and supporting them on matters relating to their apprenticeship training needs and development in preparation for the end point assessment
Complete relevant training qualifications in line with ESFA and current legislation and ensure that all activities follow ESFA funding contract and audit requirements
To demonstrate knowledge and compliance with regards to GDPR and all associated Data Protection legislation. This includes having due regard for any personal data that you may come into contact with in your role which includes learners/ customers/ staff
Adopt flexible working practices when required. The duties of post outlines are not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to be co-operative and flexible, undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required
To contribute to the wider business by supporting at events such as Recruitment Open Events, Aspiring Clubs and department events as and when needed
About You:
Subject specialist vocational qualification
Hold a CISRS Advanced Card for more than 5 years
Hold a CISRS Scaffolder Card for more than 10 years
Have been employed, for a minimum of five years, as a charge-hand, foreman or supervisor in the scaffolding industry
Accredited qualification minimum Level 2 in Literacy, Numeracy & ICT
Minimum of IOSH – Working Safely
Comprehensive knowledge of all Safeguarding policies and procedures and their application.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant vocational sectors
Robust knowledge of vocational occupational qualifications and curriculum including Functional Skills, Vocational and Work Skills and Personal and Social Development Skills
Strong knowledge of quality assurance practice (assessment processes)
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and how to implement effective policy
Strong knowledge of Equality & Diversity and how to implement effective policy
Strong interpersonal skills, active listening skills and excellent ability to coach/mentor to aid learner progression
Strong organisation and administration skills in the handling and completion of all learner programmes and associated documentation on a timely and accurate basis to contractual requirements
Strong ICT skills with proficiency with word, Excel, PowerPoint in the development and compilation of learner materials documentation and records
High personal level of Literacy, Numeracy and ICT ability
Strong ability to deliver to established targets and deadlines in accordance with learner progression
Strong ability to be creative & innovative in the design of learning materials & their implementation in accordance with learner programme requirements
Demonstrate full competence in the continuous review, evaluation and enforcement of the learning programme effectiveness and delivery through such media as reflective practice
Demonstrates open, honest and supportive behaviours which are in alignment with the Company’s Core Values
Demonstrates an ability to support continuous improvement by offering innovative ideas and solutions which benefit the learning process
Demonstrates patient and empathetic behaviours in the effective and professional engagement with learners throughout the learning process which encourage high levels of learner performance
Demonstrates responsive and flexible behaviours in accordance with the needs of learners and the learning process
Demonstrates a strong and effective interaction with others as an effective team player and support to others
Company Benefits:
Flexible hybrid working
Set Monday to Friday, day time hours
An early Friday finish each week
29 days annual leave, rising by 1 day each year of service* plus bank holidays
Paid Birthday leave
Company mobile phone and laptop
Access to company pool cars
Quarterly CPD Training days
A full company induction
Continuous professional development and access to training courses
For more information contact Charlotte Sinar
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