Work based learning practitioner - Carpentry and Joinery CC/3137

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Wales

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GBP 34,000 - 38,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

On-site nursery

Discounts on courses

E-Learning access

Gym membership

Sports facilities

Free parking

Cycle scheme

Discounted hair/beauty treatments

Restaurant discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Coleg Cambria is advertising a permanent, full-time Work based learning Practitioner in Carpentry and Joinery, based at Deeside. You will assess qualifications across the Carpentry and Joinery streams and support learners with coaching and portfolio development.

The role requires Welsh language ability or willingness to learn, a Level 3+ professional qualification, and progression towards TAQA assessor and QA qualifications, with strong industry links and commitment to quality standards.

Qualifications

A professionally relevant qualification at minimum of Level 3 or equivalent.
Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (TAQA).
Possess or be willing to work towards a Quality Assurance qualification (Currently 401 TAQA Unit).
Level 2 English/Welsh and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above.
Possess or be willing to work towards a Digital Literacy Level 2 qualification.
Experience in liaising and partnering with external managers in the industry.
Be a Welsh speaker or willing to learn Welsh through a supported development plan.

Responsibilities

Work with a caseload of learners and conduct a Training needs analysis.
Enrol the learners on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities.
Deliver underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1-1 or workshop basis (recommended maximum group size 8).
Monitor learners' progress towards qualifications, give them constructive feedback, and guide them in preparing an e-portfolio of evidence.
Assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

TAQA assessor (progression)

TAQA QA 401 (progression)

English/Welsh and Maths L2 (Grade 4+)

Digital Literacy Level 2

Liaising with external managers

Workload planning

Resilience and quality focus

Welsh language willingness

Education

Level 3 professional qualification or equivalent

Job description

Work based learning practitioner - Carpentry and Joinery CC/3137

Salary: £33,912 - £38,218

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

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Role Title: Work based learning Practitioner - Carpentry and Joinery

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent: Full time

Salary: £33,912 - £38,218

We currently have a vacancy for a Work-based learning Practitioner in Carpentry and Joinery.

The Practitioner will assess against the full range of qualifications in Carpentry and Joinery, and have previous experience working in this industry.

This role is Welsh essential, therefore the successful candidate will be willing to learn Welsh through a tailored professional development plan provided by the college

What you will do

Work with a caseload of learners and conduct a Training needs analysis.
Enrol the learners on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities.
Deliver underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1-1 or workshop basis (recommended maximum group size 8)
Monitor learners' progress towards qualifications, give them constructive feedback, and guide them in preparing an e-portfolio of evidence.
Assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.

Must haves

A professionally relevant qualification at minimum of Level 3 or equivalent
Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (TAQA)
Possess or be willing to work towards a Quality Assurance qualification (Currently 401 TAQA Unit).
Level 2 English/Welsh and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
Possess or be willing to work towards a Digital Literacy Level 2 qualification
Experience in liaising and partnering with external managers in the industry
Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met
Able to demonstrate personal resilience to cope with a range of difficult situations
Able to demonstrate a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education
Be a Welsh speaker or willing to learn Welsh through a supported development plan

Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

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