Coach/Mentor in Plumbing in Macclesfield

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

Our Apprenticeships department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Coach/Mentor in Plumbing.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

• To coach and mentor a range of learners who are studying Plumbing Apprenticeships.
• To support learners on a one to one basis, working with the teaching staff who deliver the qualification to ensure that learners are attending classes and are progressing appropriately.
• To support learners in putting together a portfolio of evidence ready for their End Point Assessment.
• Complete reviews with learners and employers out in the workplace to ensure that all learners are working in a safe environment and are making progress in their apprenticeship role in the workplace.
• Support learners in their preparation for their end point assessment.
• Seek out new business opportunities and promote training to employers

Main Duties for this role include

• Support apprentices using an appropriate range of methods to facilitate and support learning and achievement.
• Complete sign up and review fulfilling all audit requirements.
• Identify individual training needs and to organize training to achieve planned outcomes within defined timescales in line with College processes and procedures.
• Motivate and inspire employees to raise aspirations, promote effort, maintain momentum and encourage progression to higher levels.
• Make good use of Information and Communications Technology, including e-learning and e-assessment.
• Possess good knowledge and awareness of health and safety within the sector and competence in conducting workplace risk assessments.
• We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (28.68% TPS / 20% LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform
• Pre-employment Screening

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates.

Online checks will be carried out and a minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.