Skills Coach​/Assessor - Brickwork; FTE

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Apprenticeships and Business Development department as a Brickwork Skills Coach/Assessor.

The Brickwork Skills Coach is responsible for supporting and guiding their apprentices through the identified standard and to assess their vocational knowledge and competence against the national standards, ensuring the apprentice understands the technical knowledge and skills needed to undertake their job role.

This is a great opportunity to share your passion, knowledge and experience with the next generation of industry professionals.

Please note that this is a Part Time role working 18.5 hours per week.

There is the potential for a market supplement/uplift to be added to the salary for this role dependent on experience and skills.

• To undertake timely assessment of apprentices to the national standards and to record all assessment decisions to meet the awarding body/ professional body requirements in line with the assessment cycle
• Manage a caseload of apprentices to include, setting SMART targets to ensure timely progress and achievement all required components of the apprenticeship
• To undertake timely workplace observations, where appropriate and upload all related work activities and progress information into the apprentice management system in a timely manner, allowing accurate tracking of apprentice progression
• Facilitating regular Masterclasses
• Plan and agree OTJ requirements with employer and apprentice monitor completion and ensure met in full to meet ESFA requirements
• Plan and complete TLA visits every 4-6 weeks as a minimum to meet ESFA requirements
• Support and monitor all apprentices who require ALN / ALS for those identified and where required.
• Plan and complete with the apprentice and employer 12 weekly reviews covering progress towards the required knowledge skills and behavior and to include personal development behaviors and welfare and functional skills development and achievement

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Brickwork.
• Assessor Award or working towards

• Current knowledge and relevant occupational experience in the assessment area - Brickwork
• Proven experience of accurately and timely assessing in the workplace/classroom
• Experience delivering Level 3 apprenticeships or similar qualifications.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment processes.

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you…