Employability Trainer

http://www.CustomizedTrading.com; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic training provider as an Employability Trainer and make a significant impact on individuals' career prospects. This rewarding role focuses on delivering essential skills training, including job search strategies and personal development qualifications. You will work closely with learners across South and West Yorkshire, tailoring your approach to meet their unique needs. With a commitment to quality education, you will support learners from initial assessments to employment, ensuring they gain the confidence and skills necessary for success. This role offers a home-based working environment with travel, generous leave, and numerous employee perks, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate educators.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free Level 1 Health Care Cover

Funded CPD opportunities

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts for greener travel

Discounted college gym membership

Free counselling services

Free Microsoft Office 365

Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies

Qualifications

• Strong teaching and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in delivering employability courses is required.
• Willingness to work towards further teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching sessions to enhance employability skills.
• Conduct initial assessments and track learner progress.
• Create engaging session plans and resources for learners.

Skills

Teaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Job search strategies

Health and safety knowledge

Mental health awareness

Customer service skills

Education

Teaching qualification at level 4

English and Maths at level 2

Level 3 vocational qualification

Level 5 teaching qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Employability Trainer – Home based

ITS

Salary: £25,000 to £27,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Home Based with travel to various sites

Closing date: Monday 6^th January 2025

About ITS

Independent Training Services Ltd. and SmartStyle Training Ltd. (ITS) are national training providers. We deliver quality vocational training and education from the classroom to the boardroom, focusing on employability skills, apprenticeships, and professional training courses.

We provide quality training to students who are already employed or preparing to enter their chosen profession. Our comprehensive portfolio includes accredited end-user IT, business, and employability skills courses for individual students, alongside apprenticeships and workforce development for local, regional, and national employers.

The Opportunity

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions aimed at supporting individuals to gain essential employability skills and personal development qualifications. Your role will involve teaching various topics, including job search strategies, positive attitudes, health and safety, mental health awareness, personal development, safeguarding, and customer service skills.

You will work closely with learners across South and West Yorkshire, providing them with the support and guidance needed to enhance their employability prospects. The courses are delivered in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and local employers.

You will tailor your teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each learner, ensuring they develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills required for success. You will also work with local employers, creating links that benefit both learners and the wider community.

This role involves covering essential topics such as safeguarding, British Values, and the Prevent Duty, while also focusing on improving learners' English and maths skills.

You will be involved in all stages of the learner journey, from conducting initial assessments to providing continuous support and tracking progress. Regular feedback collection from learners and employers will be essential.

Reasons to Join Us

1. Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement
2. Company pension scheme
3. Free Level 1 Health Care Cover with Westfield Health
4. Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development, and training
5. Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining, and leisure
6. Discounts for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline, and Cycle to Work
7. Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
8. Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
9. Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
10. Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
11. Onsite subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need strong teaching and interpersonal skills. You will conduct high-quality initial assessments and provide guidance to prospective learners. Delivering exceptional inductions across employability courses and workshops is key, as is tracking attendance.

You will support learners’ progression into employment by planning and delivering engaging sessions that develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This includes creating session plans, schemes of work, and learner resources.

Assessing learners and providing timely developmental feedback is essential. You will maintain accurate records, complete learner surveys, and gather case studies for promotional purposes.

This role is home-based, with venue parking costs covered. Travel expenses can be claimed after the first 15 miles.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Required:

1. Teaching qualification at level 4 and willingness to work towards level 4
2. English and Maths at level 2 or willing to work towards
3. Level 3 vocational qualification
4. 2 years experience delivering high-quality employability provision

Preferred:

1. Level 5 teaching qualification
2. TAQA/Assessor qualification at level 3 or willingness to work towards
3. IQA qualification

Closing date for applications: Monday 6^th January 2025 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Independent Training Services (ITS) is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.