At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach and support learners in childcare apprenticeships, ensuring they progress and succeed.
- Company: Established apprenticeship provider with a focus on learner success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35 days leave, health plans, and flexible remote work.
- Other info: Manage your own schedule and enjoy career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in learners' lives while enjoying a flexible work environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Childcare and experience in apprenticeship delivery.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 34000 £ per year.
A well-established apprenticeship provider is looking for a Childcare Skills Coach to join their delivery team on a permanent basis. You'll be working with learners across childcare apprenticeship standards — managing a caseload, conducting workplace visits, and supporting progression through to EPA. Blended delivery model with a mix of remote coaching and face-to-face visits.
The role:
- Deliver teaching and learning sessions across childcare apprenticeship standards, covering the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- Conduct regular workplace visits and progress reviews, ensuring learners hit milestones and are EPA-ready.
- Support learners with Functional Skills (English, Maths, ICT) up to Level 2 where required.
- Coach learners to build their portfolio evidence throughout their programme.
- Engage with employers and line managers to support learner progress and retention.
- Manage a caseload of up to 40 learners, maintaining quality and compliance throughout.
We're looking for:
- Level 3 qualification in Childcare or an equivalent relevant occupational qualification.
- D32/D33, TAQA Level 3 Assessors Award, CAVA, or equivalent — or actively working towards it.
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
- Proven experience delivering and assessing apprenticeship programmes in a work-based setting.
- Familiarity with EPA processes and government-funded training frameworks.
What's on offer:
- £30,000–£34,000 salary depending on experience.
- 35 days total leave (25 days + bank holidays + birthday day off + Christmas shopping day).
- Early finish on the second Friday of each month.
- Westfield Health Plan (post-probation) + Health Assured from day one.
- Buy/sell annual leave scheme + additional days for long service.
- Fully remote role with flexibility to manage your own diary.
Childcare Skills Coach in Sheffield employer: We Are Fr Group
As a leading apprenticeship provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a fully remote role offering flexibility, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to your well-being through our health plans, we ensure that our Childcare Skills Coaches can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of learners across the nation.
