Learning practitioner - Business Services: leadership & Management

Overview

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 five 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 (Assessor) - Business Services: leadership & management

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent (full time)

Salary: £33,912 – £38,218 per annum

We currently have a vacancy for a Work Based Learning Practitioner in Leadership & Management within Business Services.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess Level 2, 3, 4 & 5 Leadership & Management in line with awarding organisation requirements linked to skills and occupational competence.
• Work with a caseload of learners determined by the college caseload formula.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis for learners, enrol them on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities.
• Deliver underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1‑1 basis or in workshops (recommended maximum group size
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• 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 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.
• Experience of liaising and partnering with external managers in industry.
• A demonstration of a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education.

Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings, including access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications 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 and job descriptions are all available in Welsh.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and every member of staff is expected 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.…