Job Description
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Foundation Apprenticeship Trainer – Automotive and Energy to join our dynamic Foundation Apprenticeship Team. This role involves delivering high-quality vocational training within secondary schools across Aberdeenshire, supporting young people to develop practical skills and knowledge aligned to industry standards.
The successful candidate will deliver the Automotive Foundation Apprenticeship, which is currently established across the region, as well as support the delivery of the fast-growing Energy Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship. These programmes are delivered independently and offer learners valuable pathways into employment, further education, and apprenticeships.
Foundation Apprenticeships have become an incredibly successful part of Aberdeenshire’s Senior phase curriculum offer, driving significant increases in levels of achievement and having positive and significant transformational impacts on the opportunities and life chances for our young people. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who wish to become a part of the team and help continue to build upon this success.
Please note that this is a part-time position - 21.75 hours per week. Whilst in future there may be some flexibility, at present the days of work will be Tuesday - Thursday
You will be required to deliver programmes of learning in appropriate Foundation Apprenticeship subject areas to groups of students, in accordance with the national Scottish Qualification Agency (SQA) and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) by providing support, guidance and advice to service users, Council staff and local companies, as part of the wider Foundation Apprenticeship team.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 01/07/2027
Informal enquiries to: Ali Hynd
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Requirements
This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.