Learning practitioner - Landbased

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria:
An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on‑site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration

Role

Title:

Work based learning Practitioner - Landbased

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent:
Full time

Salary: £33,912 - £38,218

We currently have a vacancy for a Work-based Learning Practitioner in the Land Based Team.

Responsibilities

• Assess Levels 2-4 for the full range of qualifications in Horticulture, Trees & Timber and Environmental Conservation in line with awarding organisation requirements linked to skills and competence.
• Conduct training needs analysis for learners, enrol learners on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities as well as delivery of underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1-1 or workshop basis (recommended maximum group size
  8).
• Monitor learners' progress towards qualifications, give constructive feedback and guide them to prepare an e‑portfolio of evidence.
• Assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.

Essential Requirements

• A professionally relevant qualification at a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent.
• Possess or work towards an assessor's qualification (TAQA).
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above.
• Proven industry experience within a professionally relevant area.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education.

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language. The promotion of the Welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods are all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer. The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group. Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check
, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions
, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children. Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary. Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered you complete the application as promptly as possible.

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to a Wide Range of E‑Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for…