Plumbing Skills Coach & Assessor — Remote & Onsite

New College Swindon; Blunsdon St Andrew; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Swindon is seeking a dedicated Skills Coach to support apprentices and adult learners across their programmes. You will deliver teaching, coaching and assessment using varied methods, both in the workplace and remotely, to help learners achieve qualifications and progress in their careers.

The role requires relevant industry experience, a teaching/assessing qualification or willingness to work towards one, and a Level 3 NVQ in domestic plumbing and heating.

Qualifications

• Industry experience within the occupational sector.
• A recognised teaching or assessing qualification (PTLLS, A1, TAQA or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Must have a Level 3 NVQ in domestic plumbing and heating or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with the ability to motivate learners.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Experience of supporting apprentices or adult learners or ability to transfer industry experience into education.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding learner and employer experience.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, funding rules or e-portfolio systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of apprentices and learners throughout their programme.
• Deliver engaging teaching, coaching and assessment using a range of learning methods and digital technologies.
• Plan learning that meets individual learner and employer needs, both in the workplace and remotely.
• Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback and implement timely interventions where required.
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment, ensuring they complete all elements of their programme.
• Maintain accurate learner records and evidence of off-the-job training in line with funding requirements.
• Build strong relationships with employers and carry out regular progress reviews.
• Support learners with additional learning needs and ensure appropriate support plans and compliance.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, CPD and standardisation to maintain outstanding delivery.

Skills

Industry experience

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Apprenticeship support

Learning transfer to education

Education

Level 3 NVQ in domestic plumbing & heating

Teaching/assessing qualification (PTLLS/A1/TAQA or equivalent)

Job description

New College Swindon is seeking a dedicated Skills Coach to support apprentices and adult learners across their programmes. You will deliver teaching, coaching and assessment using varied methods, both in the workplace and remotely, to help learners achieve qualifications and progress in their careers.

The role requires relevant industry experience, a teaching/assessing qualification or willingness to work towards one, and a Level 3 NVQ in domestic plumbing and heating.