Job Details
Equine Trainer Coach
Closing Date for Applicants:
Thursday 8th March 2018
Haddon Training Ltd is seeking a talented Trainer-Coach, for a full-time role based in the Wales area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to work within in an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Government Funded Training Provider.
Haddon Training, est. in 1997 primarily works with 16-24-year-olds who are employed and undertaking a work based Apprenticeship programme, Traineeship or qualification. We offer Apprenticeship programmes within the Equine, Animal Care, and Business Services sectors, delivered by a national network of highly qualified industry Trainer-Coaches. We work with over 800 employers in both England and Wales.
Overview of the role:
To enrol, induct, assess, train, teach and support a caseload of learners who are undertaking an Apprenticeship, Advanced Apprenticeship or other Work-Based Learning programme (e.g. Diploma, Traineeship etc.).
Working with the Equine Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
Enrolment:
- To thoroughly and accurately complete the enrolment process and documentation for each learner
- To submit documentation to the central MIS team within 24 hours, and correct any errors within a timely manner
Induction:
- Carry out a full introduction to Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) and PREVENT/Safeguarding; and conduct a site health & safety check and risk assessments
- Review the learner’s C.V, approved prior learning, experience and attainment. Complete a vocational skills check/scan to ascertain the Apprentice’s start point
- Complete English, Maths, learning styles and ICT diagnostic assessments, providing the learner with detailed feedback and agree areas for support. Generate an ISP (ITLP insert)
- In line with the Training Agreement draw up and agree a detailed individualised teaching & learning plan (ITLP) with the learner and employer – detailing clear milestones/targets for all components of the standard. Agree a visit plan.
- Make the learner/employer aware of Survey Monkey and Haddon’s approach to gathering and using feedback at regular intervals
- Upload copies of the ITLP, Route Planner, Diagnostic Assessment, Learning Styles, visit record and SMART action plan to Tracker
Learner progression
- To visit all learners every 30 days and complete a detailed visit record, clearly showing progress against all learning aims
- Visit ALN learners fortnightly to provide interim English and maths teaching, learning and support and ensure that there is 20% off the job training
- To ensure all English and Maths work is marked, corrected and discussed with the learner – clearly embedding Functional Skills
- Thoroughly record all Information, Advice and Guidance
- To report all learners or locations at risk to Operations Manager, recording all management of Causes for Concern
- To report any safeguarding issues immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) – following Haddon’s ‘at risk and referral’ procedure
- To plan activity to ensure the learner remains on track and achieves in a timely manner (by PED)
- Develop, implement and manage remedial action plans for any learners deemed behind
Data and Time Management
- To submit portfolios/work for sample as requested by the nominated IQA
- To review the Audit Log each week and ensure actions are closed within 14 working days – working closely with the MIS Team
- To ensure all learners achieve in a timely manner (by the planned funding end date)
- To ensure all learners achieve their functional skills at least 3 months before their PED
- Check accuracy of data by reviewing the in-learning list weekly – notify any errors to the MIS team
- Responsible for managing own time, planning visits and keeping your diary fully updated (times/locations/overview of activity)
- Work closely with the Apprentice and employer to decide the appropriate time for entry into the gateway
General
- Participate in the promotional and marketing of Haddon’s training programmes and courses
- If under capacity, self-generate a minimum of 2 leads per month
- Attend monthly 121 caseload reviews with Programme Manager
- Attend and participate fully in monthly team meetings
- Attend standardisation sessions as and when required
- Maintain and submit a log of CPD (internal and external) – every quarter
Essential Qualifications:
- To hold appropriate qualifications in specialist vocational area e.g. Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum
- Excellent IT skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- To hold or achieve Level 2 Functional Skills Literacy and Numeracy and ICT
- TAQA qualified
- Relevant teaching qualification (Minimum PTTLS) or Education and Training level 3 or 4
- IAG level 3 qualification
Mandated Courses:
- Health and Safety at work
- Safeguarding
- PREVENT
- ED&I
- Data Protection
Skills:
- Sufficient vocational background/industry experience and skills to cover the full standard
- To be able to work on own initiative and maturity but also able to work as a team player
- To demonstrate effective time management, planning and organisational skills
- Ability to build a strong working relationship with colleagues, learners and employers; demonstrating outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- To share our passion for outstanding customer service (Customer Charter)
- To be aware of delicate and sensitive areas of confidentiality and ensure data protection at all times
- Absolute attention to detail
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Incentive scheme
- Company Pension
- CPD opportunities
- Career opportunities as the business grows
Closing date: 28th March 2018. Email your CV together with a covering letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for this role to enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk or call: 01672 519977 to find out more about the role.
