Trainer/Assessor – Plumbing and Gas

Cambridge Regional College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apple product discounts

Gym membership option

Course discounts

Job summary

Cambridge Regional College seeks a dedicated Trainer/Assessor for Plumbing & Gas Apprenticeships to manage a caseload of learners at Cambridge Campus. You will coordinate development, monitor progress with teaching teams, and guide apprentices through End Point Assessment while providing regular updates to employers.

The role supports agile working with on-site duties and some home-based administrative tasks, requiring driving and travel to workplaces as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Plumbing & Gas and relevant industry experience.
• Gas Safe registration desirable.
• IQA qualifications desirable.
• Experience in teaching or assessing roles.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment requirements.
• Experience dealing with employers professionally.

Responsibilities

• Organise and provide training and support for apprentices.
• Conduct assessments and reviews, maintaining records.
• Prepare for End Point Assessments and training.
• Liaise with employers and provide progress updates.
• Undertake administrative duties and health & safety requirements.
• Maintain CPD and update knowledge.
• Support business development and travel as needed.

Skills

Plumbing & Gas

Teaching/Assessing experience

Progress tracking

IT systems

Communication

Flexibility

Drivers license

Education

Level 3 Plumbing & Gas

Tools

Gas Safe registration

IQA qualifications

Job description

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a Trainer Assessor for Plumbing & Gas Apprenticeships to join our Construction team at our Cambridge Campus. You will join us on a full-time time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between £31,110 - £36,157 per annum, plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

• Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted rates on Apple products
• Free gym membership option and discounted classes
• Discounted rates on college courses
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
• On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
• Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Staff Development opportunities.

About the role:

Based at our Cambridge Campus, you will be responsible for a caseload of apprentices, where you will coordinate and track the development of their knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their apprenticeship programmes.

You will liaise closely with the teaching delivery team to monitor progress. You will be responsible for setting and monitoring targets and providing developmental support throughout the apprenticeship. You will ensure that the apprentices complete all learning activities leading to their successful completion of their programmes. You will provide training and mentoring for apprentices in order for them to successfully complete End Point Assessment. You will be the point of contact for the apprentices and employers, and you will provide them with regular progress updates.

Our Plumbing & Gas Trainer/Assessor will have various responsibilities, including:

• Organise and provide training and support for students.
• Conduct assessments.
• Conduct reviews and complete records.
• End Point Assessment preparation and training.
• Administrative responsibilities.
• Health and Safety requirements.
• Maintain and update your knowledge and skills (CPD).
• Regularly communicate with employers to maintain good relationships.
• Business development.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required commensurate with the grade.

Agile working

This role allows for a degree of agile working. You will be required to visit apprentices in their workplace and assist with their development while attending college. Administrative duties can be carried out by working from home.

What we are looking for in our role:

• Qualified to Level 3 in Plumbing &Gas and have a wide range of relevant industry experience.
• Current Gas Safe registration would be desirable.
• Assessing and IQA qualifications are desirable.
• Previous experience of a teaching or assessing role.
• Knowledge of current Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment requirements.
• Experience of dealing with employers in a professional capacity
• Good planning, interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident using a range of IT systems.
• Ability to work flexibly, and in possession of current driving licence, and be willing to use own car, insured for business use, or alternative means to travel extensively.
• A team player and maintains a professional approach all the time.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.