Full Time, 37 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: £28,226 - £30,252 per annum , This post attracts a Market Supplement of £5000 per annum.

Package: Permanent

41 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing services

On-site nurseries

Cycle2work scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the region. We have an ambitious vision for delivering high-standard apprenticeship programs that positively shape the future careers of all Leicester College students.

Leicester College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Apprentice Skills Coach, formerly known as Trainer Assessor, with current engineering experience in fabrication or welding. We are looking for an individual who has the passion and ability to impart their experience, skills, and knowledge to a caseload of engineering apprentices.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct 8-10 weekly high-quality tripartite reviews of apprentices' progress across the holistic program.
• Provide constructive feedback that motivates apprentices and helps them overcome potential barriers to progression.
• Support apprentices in successfully passing their Apprenticeship End Point Assessment.
• Uphold the high standards of service expected by both students and local, regional, and national employers.

Skills:

• Current engineering experience in fabrication or welding.
• Knowledge of the Apprenticeship Standards and E-portfolio system (Smart Assessor) is beneficial.
• Experience working with apprentices is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, 'can do' approach to tasks.
• A commitment to our vision and the willingness to support the delivery of high-quality service.

If you are seeking a new challenge or career change and have the right attitude and skills, we encourage you to apply. Join our motivated, creative, and well-resourced department, and be part of a team dedicated to achieving excellence.

Qualifications:

• You must hold a Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Qualification.
• Have relevant and current Engineering experience.
• Ideally hold or be prepared to work towards an Assessor and Verification award, e.g., TAQA, A1 or V1.
• A minimum of Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent.

Closing date: 18 May 2025