JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION

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1 JOB SCRIPTION/PRSON SPCIFICATION Job Title: Responsible to: Responsible for: Work Based Trainer Operations Manager / Team Leader N/A 1. Job Purpose: 1.1 To engage, work with and provide training for learners and support for employers to ensure all training solutions delivered meet both the requirements of the common inspection framework and any mandatory auditable processes. To deliver quality training in order to progress individuals through a period of learning that enhances their ability to perform their current role and improve their chances of career progression. 2. Key Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of learners ensuring timely achievement of their chosen qualification. nsure all learners are visited regularly as per their agreed learning plan (maximum every four weeks) in line with the guided learning hours of the qualification and where necessary additional visits are carried out to support any additional needs. Monitor learner s progression and ensure assessment for each element of the qualification is completed, enabling learners to meet achievement targets for all parts of their programme on time. Maintain learner records accurately both hard copy (if needed) and electronically and ensure all evidence for all visits is readily available and accessible for audit and quality purposes. Undertake pre-placement and start up visits in-line with agreed procedures. Undertake assessment and review (at each visit) with every learner in line with documented standards, system and strategy. Implement any improvements identified as a result of performance reviews and Internal Quality

2 Assurance sampling Undertake Internal Quality Assurance duties (where applicable) ngage employers in all learner reviews and promote a positive image of Workforce Skills and the Group. Proactively work with Operations Management and Business evelopment Consultants in order to maintain targeted caseload numbers in line with the &SFA contract value. Promote and monitor equality of opportunity and safe working practices as defined by Group policies. Attendance at WFS, Group meetings and training as required. To support new assessors and act as a mentor and work buddy when needed To actively support the company during assessor shortages by supporting caseloads out of region Other duties that may be reasonably assigned by the line manager. 3. Budget Responsibility: 3.1 The post has no specific budget responsibility other than the general requirement to ensure that any spending they are responsible for is undertaken in accordance with the Group s purchasing and financial regulations. 4. Continuing Professional evelopment: The post holder will proactively take part in the Group Appraisal process and will appraise any staff they are responsible for. The post holder must undertake all training deemed mandatory by the Group (e.g. Safeguarding, quality and iversity and Health and Safety) and will be expected to attend all other relevant training and continuous professional development events. They are responsible for their own professional updating 5. Health and Safety: 5.1 The post holder will be required: To take reasonable care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work; To cooperate with designated officers named by the Governors and/or the Principal and any other designated Institute manager to enable the Institute to comply with its obligations under Health and Safety legislation. Not to interfere with or to misuse anything provided in the interests of health and

3 safety or welfare. To report immediately any defects in plant, equipment or the environment 6. quality and iversity: 6.1 The Group is committed to the provision of equal opportunities and strives to ensure that unfair discrimination does not occur. All employees have a duty to ensure unfair discrimination does not occur and to support the implementation of the Institute Groups' quality policy as appropriate. 7. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults: 7.1 The Group recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Institute group activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. All safeguarding mandatory training and updating must be undertaken (see 5.2) 8. Group Policies and Procedures: 8.1 All staff are required to be aware of and comply with all Group Policies and Procedures which are accessed via the Virtual Learning nvironment. Note This job description is current as at the date of your appointment. In discussion with your line manager your post description may be varied at any time to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the post and you may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of your post. Please see following page for Person Specification

4 Qualities Specific Requirements Qualifications and Training Level 3 Award Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement or equivalent Level 4 Award in the Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice or equivalent Training Qualifications NTO HSS8 Health & Safety Award or equivalent Qualifications to assess on a number of disciplines Knowledge of work based learning funding and framework requirements and NVQ assessment requirements Skills & Specialist Knowledge rive and determination to achieve objectives and targets Commitment to quality and customers Proven track record of commercial awareness and business acumen xcellent interpersonal skills to be able to engage with colleagues and learners xcellent communication skills verbal and written Planning and organising own caseload and diary unsupervised Able to meet and exceed retention and achievement targets for qualifications and frameworks The ability to grow and maintain learner numbers in line with budget and business development targets for the IT Skills Word and xcel xperience Proven experience of work based learning assessment xperience of internal verification and knowledge of qualification standards Proven competence in occupational areas delivered Other BS check carried out on appointment Current Full riving Licence Qualities identified and determined by: = ssential = esirable

5 POST SCRIPTION Job Title: Responsible to: Responsible for: Assessor Operations Manager Not Applicable 1. Job Purpose: 1.1 To provide excellent facilitation of teaching, learning and outstanding assessment practices for learners, carrying out employer liaison, enrolment, initial assessment, recruitment, induction, monitoring reviews, supervision, functional skills and progress tracking of learners following Apprenticeship frameworks, QCF programmes or other accredited programmes at any of the Institute sites or within the workplace. 1.2 To develop new opportunities and grow the volume of apprenticeships in conjunction with the Business evelopment Team. 1.3 To ensure all aspects of the qualification and/or framework are completed in line with divisional key performance indicators. 1.4 To maintain and develop workshop/ centre/ facilities/ delivery resources in line with divisional requirements. 2. Key Responsibilities: 2.1 To embrace and positively promote the Institute Group s approach to supporting the Learner and mployer Journey. 2.2 To achieve 90% timely and overall success of qualifications whilst maintaining quality through monitoring of retention, attendance and achievement data. 2.3 To deliver high quality subject learning support and assessment to learners. 2.4 To maintain effective and professional relationships with employers and external agencies.

6 2.5 To work as an effective member of the delivery team. 2.6 To determine training required to complete all components of apprenticeship portfolios and liaise with employers and College staff to ensure delivery. 2.7 To agree a joint assessment programme between the learner, employer and College and carry out agreed assessments. 2.8 To supervise learners, check health and safety requirements within the workplace and any other learning environment and monitor ongoing safety. 2.9 To supervise learners in the use and operation of equipment and resources when required To make regular visits to the workplace to undertake reviews and track learner progress against targets and maintain accurate records of learner work and progress To assist learners with action planning and prepare individual programmes of study To carry out accreditation of recognised prior learning To complete relevant documentation concerning monitoring visits, in accordance with Institute Group and funding body requirements To advise and monitor the preparation of learners portfolios of evidence To develop Learning Support material and assessment systems as agreed with line manager To facilitate learning activities in a range of settings including workshop, classroom, learning centre, field visit, placement and any other learning situation To undertake Internal Verification duties To invigilate exams/assessments as and when required by the line manager To maintain consistently effective communication to and from Grimsby Institute Group Locations and workplace delivery locations through team meetings, operations manager and online systems mbrace the use of Virtual Learning nvironments, Smart Assessor and future technologies and resources to support learner progress, employer and team communications Undertake highly effective inductions, enrolment meetings, and initial assessments, facilitation of learning, assessment and tracking of learner progress against key performance indicators Work flexibility as part of the delivery team, contributing to the effective, efficient and quality assured processes, systems and procedures in order to ensure that a high quality provision is provided to learners, employers and other stakeholders.

7 3. Specific uties: 3.1 Act as an ambassador for the Group and take an active role in marketing activities including advice and guidance of learners, and attendance at promotional events e.g. Open venings/ ays. 3.2 nsure the learners experience is varied, enjoyable and achieves learning goals. 3.3 ffectively plan for and assess learners according to awarding body standards and Institute Group requirements and provide high quality and timely feedback to learners on all assessments. 3.4 Undertake cover for absent colleagues, in accordance with Institute Group Policy. 3.5 Liaise with employers concerning learner progress. 3.6 Positively promote and engage in enrichment activities with learners both as part of the curriculum and in centrally organised activities. 3.7 Participate in learner recruitment and induction activities. 3.8 Participate and provide support in organising outreach work associated with Workforce Skills LT and curriculum. 3.9 Participate in internal staff appraisal and appropriate staff development or training courses Contribute towards Institute Group Quality Assurance processes including Internal Verification/Moderation, Course Review, Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Planning To carry out the role of First Aider ngage in industry and professional updating and/or scholarly activity in order to maintain high levels of technical knowledge and expertise in appropriate subject area Attend and proactively contribute to team, School, College and Institute Group level meetings Maintain effective lines of communication with learners, immediate colleagues, Institute Group Managers, cross functional teams and other stakeholders Liaise with the curriculum teams, as appropriate, for the purposes of good communication with trainees, apprentices and employers Perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

8 4. Budget Responsibility: 4.1 The post holder is required to ensure that the areas under their responsibility achieve budget on a monthly/ annual basis. The post holder will be required to observe and comply with the financial regulations of the Group at all times. (if no budget responsibility state The post has no specific budget responsibility other than the general requirement to ensure that any spending they are responsible for is undertaken in accordance with the Group s purchasing and financial regulations. 5. Continuing Professional evelopment: The post holder will proactively take part in the Group Appraisal process and will appraise any staff they are responsible for. The post holder must undertake all training deemed mandatory by the Group (e.g. Safeguarding, quality and iversity and Health and Safety) and will be expected to attend all other relevant training and continuous professional development events. They are responsible for their own professional updating 6. Health and Safety: 6.1 The post holder will be required: To take reasonable care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work; To cooperate with designated officers named by the Governors and/or the Principal and any other designated Institute manager to enable the Institute to comply with its obligations under Health and Safety legislation. Not to interfere with or to misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety or welfare. To report immediately any defects in plant, equipment or the environment 7. quality and iversity: 7.1 The Group is committed to the provision of equal opportunities and strives to ensure that unfair discrimination does not occur. All employees have a duty to ensure unfair discrimination does not occur and to support the implementation of the Institute Groups' quality policy as appropriate.

9 8. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults: 8.1 The Group recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Institute group activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. All safeguarding mandatory training and updating must be undertaken (see 5.2) 9. Group Policies and Procedures: 9.1 All staff are required to be aware of and comply with all Group Policies and Procedures which are accessed via the Virtual Learning nvironment. Note This job description is current as at the date of your appointment. In discussion with your line manager your post description may be varied at any time to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the post and you may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of your post. Qualities Specific Requirements Qualifications and Training Level 3 qualification or above in relevant vocational subject GCS A-C nglish qualification or equivalent GCS A-C Maths qualification or equivalent Level 2 ICT or willingness to work towards and obtain within 6 months Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards and obtain within 6 months PTTLs or equivalent teaching qualification or willingness to work towards and obtain within 6 months Internal Verification qualification or willingness to work towards and obtain within 6 months Health and Safety qualification related to relevant area of work or equivalent First Aid qualification Specialist Knowledge Knowledge of delivery and assessment of NVQs/QCF qualifications and apprenticeship frameworks in the vocational area

10 Knowledge of Functional Skills in a work based learning context Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation xperience Competent in IT skills Good track record and current occupational experience within the industry or profession appropriate to the post xperience of working with young people and adults in 1 to 1 and group situations xperience of working in a training and learning environment xperience of supporting learners with Key/Basic/Functional Skills Up to date CP record Skills and Attributes A positive attitude to change Ability to piositively promote the Institute Group Values and Acceptable Standards to staff and learners Flexibility and adaptability xcellent communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to develop self and others Good organisational and administrative skills Ability to build relationships of trust and respect Other BS check carried out on appointment riving Licence Access to own transport Smart business dress Potential travel to all sites including overnight stays Qualities identified and determined by: = ssential = esirable