Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people? This could be the role for you!
Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.
We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!
The Role
Working as part of the Housing Apprenticeship team you will be responsible for a case load of learners.
You will liaise with learners to plan and undertake assessments in the workplace, deliver high quality training and support and monitor them through all aspects of their apprenticeship journey to ensure timely completion of the Apprenticeship.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who possesses a relevant academic or industry related qualification to at least level 3.
The ideal applicant will be Qualified to TAQA (A1,D32, 33) and hold an internal verifier award (V1) or be willing to obtain one within 12 months. Ideally, you'll hold a recognised teaching qualification to intermediate level or willingness to achieve one within two years.
Equally, we are looking for someone to hold or be willing to undertake a recognised Health & Safety Qualification to IOSH level or equivalent.
This is a part time position, working between 18-20hours per week.
What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?
You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:
- Salary circa £30,538 - £31,457 gross per annum, pro rata, + market premium (DOE)
- Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
- Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
- Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
- A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
- Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.
Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.
Please note: Cummins Mellor partners with Blackburn College for their recruitment. Should your application be successful you will be contacted by Amy Hutcheson, Recruiter, Blackburn College.