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Job description
We are seeking enthusiastic individual who is passionate about using their knowledge and skills to coach and mentor the next generation of Apprentices. This exciting opportunity to become an assessor within the Strategic Growth and Partnerships Apprenticeship Team at West Suffolk College.
You will be responsible for an agreed caseload of Apprenticeships students, assessing their Electrical Installation/Maintenance competencies. Support the development of their skills, knowledge and behaviours on a one-to-one basis in conjunction with their employer. Ensuring students receive the necessary training and that they are fully prepared for the End Point Assessment element of their programme.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of coaching, mentoring or inspiring others in any capacity. A Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification / NVQ L3 in Electrical (or equivalent) is essential for this role. You will be required to visit apprentices and their employers so use of your own vehicle is required.
Position is part-time 23 hours per week, permanent however hourly paid applicants will be considered.
West Suffolk College is one of the country’s leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us.
As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]
Closing Date: Friday 2nd June 2023
Interviews: Will be held shortly thereafter
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website – www.wsc.ac.uk/privacy-and-terms
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working ment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our ment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
Eastern Colleges Group is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.