Engineering Learning Coach in Manchester

Based from my clients main Campus - Openshaw, Manchester, Northwest and Yorkshire. All travel expenses paid/mileage etc. Large area to cover. Up to £41,975 - Permanent Full Time - you will manage your own time 37 hours per week (Salary depends on teaching and assessing qualifications). Preferably qualified to Level 4+ in Engineering.

Our client is looking to recruit an Engineering Learning Coach who will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, tutoring, and assessing students. As the learners' Engineering Learning Coach, you will support the apprentices to develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours that are required to be demonstrated within the apprenticeship. You will be required to teach in both the classroom and the workshop environment, complete guidance, and mock end point assessments to ensure that apprenticeships are ready for the independent assessment at the end of their apprenticeship.

You will work closely with other Learning Coaches to ensure that the skills and knowledge learnt in the classroom will be embedded in the workplace. You will take part in discussions with employers to build good relationships and be involved in updating all parties on the apprentice’s journey through progress reviews. You will be expected to embed maths and English into your delivery to ensure that learners who do not have the required level of Functional Skills or equivalent can pass the exams. We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen. The successful applicant must be flexible, confident, and an excellent communicator.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain a caseload of learners as agreed with your line manager and carry out regular learner interventions.
• Ensure evidence for learning, achievement, funding, and Ofsted is captured effectively and timely including: 20% OJT requirements are fully met and recorded as per procedure.
• Ensure learners achieve the highest grade in EPA they are capable of.
• Progress learners using OneFile, setting targets for Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours.
• Individualised learning programmes, agreed with employer and learner based on initial assessments and including Maths and English.
• Engage the learner’s line manager, making clear their responsibilities and working collaboratively to provide support, guidance, and opportunities for learning.
• Plan the end point assessment process with learners and employers, ensuring preparation and practice is included in the learning plan.
• Inspire and motivate learners and identify any barriers and adapt to your learners’ needs.
• Motivate and drive learners to achieve their qualifications on time.
• Deliver Maths and English (and ICT where applicable), to support the learner’s achievement and progress in these areas.
• Ensure marking and feedback to the learner is accurate and supports their development.
• Work closely with IQAs on best practice, development needs and providing sampling, monitoring as detailed in the IQA plan.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with employers ensuring progression and new leads are generated.
• Produce accurate and timely reports as agreed with your line manager based on your KPIs.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality learning materials.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Relevant occupational sector experience and relevant qualifications (at a level 4 or higher than delivery).
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Maths, and ICT or equivalent, or willing to undertake.
• Ability to deliver high quality, effective coaching that meets learner needs.
• Ability to deliver engaging and interactive teaching in the workshop to meet learners' needs.
• Excellent level of skills in written and oral and presentational areas, understanding the importance of focus on the audience to support learning.
• Ability to plan, paying attention to detail and a track record in developing and delivering robust, effective, prioritised plans which achieve KPIs and strategic aims.
• Proactively drive learner performance and engagement.
• To be customer focused, having the ability to present Total People in a positive manner, persuading and influencing where necessary.
• Seeks continuous improvement – seeks to improve processes and implement and embed changes.
• Teaching qualification Cert Ed/CTTLS/DTTLS.

Desirable:

• Coaching qualification.
• Knowledge of Government funded training.
• TAQA, AVA, A1 or D32/33 Assessor Qualification.

Benefits:

• Fully flexible working pattern – responsibility for planning your own diary.
• 34 days holiday, CPD, support.
• Significant pension contribution.
• All equipment is provided to complete the role.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Development opportunities through our own in-house programmes and recognised qualifications.
• Staff employee discount scheme for online shopping, days out with ‘You at work’.
• Healthcare discounts.

To apply for the role of Engineering Learning Coach Northwest / Yorkshire please email your CV to Tina Lacey. Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and welfare to work sectors nationally. We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.