Commercial Trainer

East Coast College; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60 days holiday

Pension contributions

Free gym membership

Campus discounts

Job summary

East Coast College in Lowestoft invites applications for a Commercial Trainer to deliver high-quality learning across the college’s Commercial provision. The role is permanent with variable hours, paid on the VH Lecturers Scale £32.62 per hour.

The post requires safeguarding, inclusive teaching, and progression guidance. You will develop schemes of work, deliver engaging sessions, monitor progress and maintain accurate learner records.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Provide effective student progression, tutorials and careers guidance
• Manage course quality, administration and compliance
• Contribute to curriculum development and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching and assessment across the commercial provision
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources
• Embed English, maths and employability skills in teaching
• Monitor learner progress and implement timely interventions
• Deliver tutorials, inductions and progress reviews
• Provide impartial careers guidance and progression support
• Maintain accurate learner records and documentation
• Promote recruitment and employer engagement activities
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to enhance curriculum provision

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Teacher qualification within 3 years

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Trainer
Location: Lowestoft Campus
Hours: Variable Hours
Contract: Permanent - VH
Salary: VH Lecturers Scale (£32.62 per hour)

Deliver outstanding and innovative learning to a wide range of students across the college’s Commercial provision, supporting students to achieve excellence and reach their full potential.

Key needs from you and the role;

• 1. Commitment to Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all learners, ensuring a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and support students' pastoral, academic and welfare needs, including those identified as at risk or requiring additional learning support.
• Liaise effectively with parents/carers, employers, support services and external agencies, including attendance at EHCP reviews where required.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of delivery and student support.

• 2. Deliver High-Quality Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching and assessment that supports learner achievement and progression.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources that reflect best practice and curriculum requirements.
• Embed English, maths and employability skills within teaching and learning activities.
• Monitor learner progress and implement timely interventions to maximise attendance, retention, achievement and success.

• 3. Provide Effective Student Progression, Tutorials and Careers Guidance

• Deliver tutorials, inductions and progress reviews, setting and monitoring individual learning targets.
• Provide impartial advice, guidance and careers support, including progression to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
• Maintain accurate learner records, action plans and student documentation.
• Encourage participation in enrichment activities and support learners to achieve their personal and professional goals.

• 4. Manage Course Quality, Administration and Compliance

• Ensure accurate learner administration, including enrolment, attendance monitoring, assessment records and awarding body requirements.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, course reviews, self-assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain online learning content and resources through the College's virtual learning environment.
• Ensure programmes meet awarding body, regulatory and College standards.

• 5. Contribute to Curriculum Development and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external partners to enhance curriculum provision and learner outcomes.
• Support curriculum innovation, resource development and the introduction of new programmes.
• Promote courses through recruitment, marketing and employer engagement activities.
• Act as a positive role model, supporting team development, mentoring colleagues and contributing to College-wide objectives.

East Coast College will offer you;

• 60 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

Please note, candidates who secure a teaching position, but do not currently hold a teacher qualification are required to obtain this within their first three years of employment. This can be provided by the college, however, the employee will be required to sign a commitment form, where they will be eligible to pay fees back should they fail to complete the qualification, or exit the organisation within the committed timeframe. Employees can secure their own funding such as Student Finance for the qualifications should they wish.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.