Trainer – Learning & Development

Polaris Community; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's service provider in the UK is seeking a part-time trainer to develop and deliver training in both classroom and online environments. The role requires excellent communication skills and a background in training. Candidates should possess a Certificate in Training Practice and experience with learning technologies. This role offers a hybrid approach to working, with occasional travel required.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Scheme

On-Site Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering training in various settings.
• Dedication to own professional development.
• Ability to communicate confidently in classroom and online settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver bespoke training courses.
• Create high-quality learning resources for virtual and classroom settings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet business demands.

Skills

Experienced in delivering training

High level of ICT skills

Excellent verbal communicator

Competent IT skills

Education

Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) or equivalent

Tools

Virtual learning environment (e.g. Moodle, Totara)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position type: Part Time, 21 Hours per Week – Term Time

Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-Site Free Parking

Location: Hybrid - This role offers a Hybrid Approach to Working. Occasional travel to various offices/ schools nationwide and our Head Office in Bromsgrove will be required as part of this role

About Us

We are Polaris, one of the UK’s largest leading communities of children’s service providers.

Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Education, Residential Care and bespoke children’s services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We’re ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.

About You

As an experienced trainer with a wealth of experience particularly in delivering training in schools and educational settings, you will work collaboratively with internal colleagues to develop and deliver bespoke training to meet business demands in both a classroom and online (webinar) setting. You will proactively apply learning theories and practice to design and develop innovative training courses in a structured and well written format.

The successful candidate will develop and produce high quality learning resources for use within the virtual learning environment, to support classroom and blended learning courses, whilst taking a proactive role in the design and preparation of all courses.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with an engaging manner that is able to communicate confidently to audiences, both virtually and in a classroom setting. You will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and lively with the ability to build relationships, identify opportunities and create solutions. You will be flexible as occasional twilight/ early evening sessions will be required.

• Certificate in Training Practice (CTP) or Teaching (7307, PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS) or Assessor/ CAVA qualified
• Dedication to own professional development
• A high level of ICT skills relevant to the creation of high quality training and learning resources
• Proven experience in delivering training in 1:1, classroom and online settings
• Experience of using a virtual learning environment (e.g. Moodle, Totara)
• Working with external providers and/or partnership learning organisations
• Thorough understanding of the learning & development sector, best practice and technology
• Enthusiasm and desire for engaging with audiences of all sizes
• Excellent verbal communicator and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Attentive listener
• Able to work & communicate as part of a team
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and recording on a CRM system
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet business needs.

To be considered for this position, please do apply.

No Agencies Please.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.

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