Are you passionate about shaping the future of early years education? We are seeking an inspiring and committed Senior Skills Trainer to support and develop the next generation of early years professionals. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with apprentices and employers across the early years sector, helping learners build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to deliver high-quality childcare and education.
You will play a key role in delivering outstanding apprenticeship provision within early years settings, supporting apprentices from recruitment through to successful end point assessment. Through a blend of workplace coaching, classroom delivery and mentoring, you will empower learners to achieve their full potential., Deliver high-quality training, coaching and assessment for early years apprentices, supporting them to develop outstanding practice in childcare and education.
* Conduct initial assessments, inductions and skills scans to ensure tailored learning journeys
* Support apprentices to embed key early years principles, including safeguarding, child development, wellbeing and inclusive practice
* Work closely with nurseries, schools and early years employers to plan and monitor off‑the‑job training
* Embed English and Maths into vocational delivery in meaningful and engaging ways
* Maintain accurate records using e‑portfolio systems, ensuring compliance with funding and quality requirements
* Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, health & safety, and professional standards across all provision
You will have experience within the early years sector and a genuine passion for developing others. It would also be advantageous if you are skilled in coaching, mentoring or training (or willing to work towards a teaching/assessing qualification). It goes without saying that you must be organised and proactive, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
The Role
Where you'll work: The role is based at North Kent College's Dartford campus. The nature of the work will require travel to any of the College sites as appropriate and local surrounding areas.
Your hours: 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (0.6 FTE).
Your pay: £23,419.20 pro rata per annum (£39,032 per annum full time equivalent).
The College
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted 'Good' provider, with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners' experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
Benefits
* 33 days' annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
* Enrolment onto the People's Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).
* Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.
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