Training Advisor – Childcare

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job reference: REQ05678

Date posted: 30/06/2026

Application closing date: 20/07/2026

Location: Tir Morfa

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 17 - SCP 22 £31,022 - £33,699

Package: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.

Contractual hours: 14.8

Basis: Part time

Job category/type: Education and Schools

We are currently seeking a creative, engaging and dedicated individual to join our team as a Training Advisor – Childcare. Pathways to Progression was established 3 years ago, based on a growing awareness that vocational education is more than just delivering qualifications to young people. The team is built up of individuals who have significant experience and expertise in their vocational areas. This experience and expertise allows them to deliver more than just a vocational qualification. It allows them to deliver expert advice and guidance on pathways into their industries and the career opportunities that young people may not be aware of.

Industry focused practical activities enhance learner engagement while preparing young people for careers in their chosen sector, equipping them with the skills needed to develop strong CVs. Training Advisors further support this by embedding employability skills throughout our vocational courses, helping learners build confidence, professionalism and workplace readiness. The team currently deliver courses at Key Stage 4 across all schools in Neath Port Talbot.

As a Training Advisor – Childcare, you will be delivering vocationally based courses throughout NPT schools at Key Stage 4. These courses will help to inspire learners in choosing future career pathways and to help them understand the career opportunities that exist for them when they leave school. You will be responsible for shaping the childcare qualification to meet the standards set by Agored Cymru. You will also be delivering on some units of the Travel and Tourism course. You will deliver courses within schools and will be expected to work closely with school leads to ensure that learners' needs are met during delivery of their qualifications. You will also be inspiring our learners, giving details of working in the vocational sector and/or bringing in speakers or visits to enhance classroom teaching.

Your daily routine will include:

• The design of a suitable Childcare course that is practically based and meets the assessment requirements of the awarding body.
• Production of all teaching and assessment materials that meet the standards set by the IQA for these materials; including schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Delivery of Childcare courses that meet the standards required of the Awarding body and the needs of the learners.
• Track learner outcomes to ensure learners remain on course to gain the qualification and follow procedures and guidelines if they are not going to succeed.
• Attend standardisation and moderation meetings as required.
• Devise and apply a range of assessment activities. Once completed you will be responsible for assessing all learner work.

About you:

Do you have:

• Experience working within a childcare/early years setting/Travel and Tourism setting.
• Experience of working with young people and/or adults in a school/educational or work-based setting.
• Experience of delivering class-based theory and practice sessions against qualifications/courses.
• An understanding of vocational learning programmes and the systems and processes in delivering courses to learners and qualifications.
• Ability to motivate young people and adults involved in the learning process and set and monitor learner targets.

Ideally you will:

• Be in possession of, or working towards A1 and V1 awards/ TAQA and or verifier awards or equivalent.
• Possess NVQ Level 4 in advice and guidance.
• Possess Further Education Teaching Certificate or equivalent (such as PGCE/PTTLS).
• Essential Skills Wales Qualifications and/or practitioners certificate.
• GCSE (or equivalent/higher) in Maths and English grade C and above/Level 2.

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Teaching Travel and Tourism roles.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need. Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work-life balance.
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution.
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too).
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

DBS requirements: This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure. Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are desirable.

Additional Information: Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.