This coaching post sits within Colchester Institute and works with ECFRS to support apprentices on the Operational Firefighter Level 3 apprenticeship. The work centres on guiding apprentices from sign-up and progress reviews through to preparation for end-point assessment, while keeping the college and the fire service in step. The post is field-based with regular travel across Essex and runs at 10 hours a week all year. Candidates must be actively working as firefighters within the Fire & Rescue Service.
What the job involves
- Coach apprentices in the workplace so they stay on track to complete within timescales
- Liaise with the employer, apprentices and college staff so apprentices understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours, functional skills and end-point assessment requirements
- Carry out apprenticeship sign-ups, administration, and information, advice and guidance to watch managers and new apprentices
- Liaise with Colchester Institute delivery teams to maintain professionalism and quality assurance across the apprenticeship journey
- Carry out 10-week progress reviews with apprentices and employers against milestones and the off-the-job training plan
- Raise awareness of safeguarding, Prevent, equality and diversity, health and safety and British values in apprenticeship meetings
- Support apprentices preparing for gateway, completion and end-point assessment, keeping communication clear between delivery staff and ECFRS
- Keep apprentice records up to date in Learning Hub, Smart Assessor and any other required virtual learning environments
Qualifications
- Minimum Level 2 English and maths (GCSE grade 4 or C, or equivalent)
- Technical qualification at level 3 or above
Experience
- Actively working as a firefighter within the Fire & Rescue Service
- Evidence of effectively liaising with stakeholders internal and external to the organisation
- Experience in a customer service role with evidence of outstanding customer service and quality assurance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team