Coaching in Early Years Tutor

Best Practice Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational training organization based in Manchester seeks a skilled mentor to lead and coordinate training for apprentices in the Early Years sector. This role emphasizes developing tailored training plans, supporting high-quality education delivery, and fostering strong relationships with candidates and employers. Successful candidates will hold relevant qualifications, have a passion for education, and display strong motivation skills. The position offers a supportive environment with ample opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare Plan after probation

Free life insurance

Pension contributions after 3 months

Flexible benefits post-probation

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification or have experience in coaching and Early Years.
• Have up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Can develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners.

Responsibilities

• Complete skills reviews with apprentices and employers.
• Develop and deliver individual training plans tailored to candidate needs.
• Support the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards.

Skills

Coaching in Early Years

Strong IT skills

Relationship building

Motivating learners

Education

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications

Tools

e-portfolio systems

Job description

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

This post will holistically plan, co‑coordinate, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices based in the Early Years sector for level 5. Knowledge and experience from working in the Early Years sector will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.

Job Responsibilities

Assessment

• Complete skills reviews with apprentices and employers and identify skill and knowledge gaps
• Develop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to candidate needs
• Maintain records relevant to individual candidates

Undertake observations in the workplace

• Support the delivery of high‑quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates' requirements
• Assess skills and behaviours and feedback to learners using the ePortfolio system

Training

• Develop individual action plans tailored to candidate needs
• Support the delivery of training using approved training resources in the workplace to cover Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• English and Maths – training, monitoring, supporting, recording and reporting to ensure successful completion in partnership with an FS specialist
• Provide tutorial support including key training for the Apprentice (and Employer around Prevent and British Values), Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare, Safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements
• Support remote online delivery of webinars to groups of apprentices
• Train and promote British Values and Prevent, mental health and well‑being, careers information and guidance and train on topics such as Sexual Exploitation and being safe online

Co‑ordination and Support

• Monitor candidate progress and provide support in completion of portfolios, end‑point assessments and other evidence setting targets to ensure timely completion

Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALS

• Supply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmes
• Liaise with Line Managers to facilitate reviews and appraisals
• Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and learners as required and contribute to the regular self‑assessment monitoring process
• Take responsibility for the quality of the start‑up pack (on‑boarding) and evidence base for each apprentice

Administration

• Complete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new candidates on the programme
• Maintain documentation that records the progress of candidates on programme against specified targets
• Complete documentation in relation to visits to employers, candidate reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with candidates and employers
• Ensure timely achievement of all students on programme and complete the required documentation to achieve Gateway and End‑Point Assessment

Other

• Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time

Equality & Diversity

• Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices

Safeguarding

• Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge / Qualities

The following criteria are used to shortlist applicants and assess candidates. Please show evidence of how you meet these criteria in your application.

At Best Practice Network we are :

• Passionate and excited about learning
• Inclusive and supportive
• Responsive to student, employer and community needs
• Always aspiring to the highest standards
• Professional and enterprising
• Innovative and creative
• Friendly and welcoming

Essential Criteria

• Hold a qualification or have experience in coaching and Early Years (Application)
• Have up to date industry knowledge (Application / Interview)
• Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications (Application / Certificates)
• Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role (Application / interview)
• Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners (Application / Interview)
• Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e-portfolio's (Application / Interview)
• Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time (Application / interview)
• Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites (Application)
• Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative (Interview)

Desirable Criteria

• Hold an assessor qualification (Application)
• Hold a relevant degree (Application)
• Hold an IV / IQA qualification (Application)
• Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment (Application)
• Coaching or Management experience (Application)

Benefits

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn