Employability Trainer Home based
ITS
Salary: £25,000 to £27,500 per annum
Contract Type:Permanent Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location:Home Based with travel to various sites
Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025
About ITS
Independent Training Services Ltd. and SmartStyle Training Ltd. (ITS) are national training providers. Whether you are looking for employability skills, apprenticeships or professional training courses, we consistently deliver quality vocational training and education from the classroom to the boardroom.
By bringing together our expertise in commercial training, workforce development and apprenticeships we are well-placed to make a real difference to individual students and businesses alike.
We provide quality training to students who are already employed or preparing to enter into their chosen profession. Our comprehensive portfolio includes accredited end-user IT, business and employability skills courses for individual students, alongside apprenticeships and workforce development for local, regional and national employers. These are delivered by our in-house team of experienced and qualified trainers online, at employer sites and through our network of training centres.
The Opportunity
In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions aimed at supporting individuals to gain the essential employability skills and personal development qualifications they need to secure sustained employment. Your role will involve teaching a variety of topics, including job search strategies, positive attitudes, health and safety, mental health awareness, personal development, safeguarding, and customer service skills. These areas are vital for learners as they prepare to enter the workforce or progress further in their careers.
You will work closely with learners across South and West Yorkshire, providing them with the support and guidance needed to enhance their employability prospects. The courses are delivered in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and local employers, which means youll be helping people from diverse backgrounds gain the skills they need to move into sustainable, long-term employment.
You will be responsible for tailoring your teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each learner, ensuring that they develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills required for success in their chosen field. You will also have the opportunity to work with local employers, creating links that benefit both the learners and the wider community.
As part of this role, you will ensure learners are fully prepared for the real-world challenges they may face in the workplace by covering essential topics such as safeguarding, British Values, and the Prevent Duty. Additionally, you will focus on improving learners' English and maths skills, which are crucial for both career progression and personal development.
You will be involved in all stages of the learner journey, from conducting initial assessments and delivering inductions to providing continuous support and tracking their progress. This role also includes regularly collecting feedback from learners and employers to evaluate the effectiveness of the courses and ensure we continue to meet their needs.
This role offers a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in learners lives while supporting their journey into long-term, sustainable employment.
Reasons to Join Us
Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement
Company pension scheme
Free Level 1 Health Care Cover with Westfield Health
Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development and training
Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need strong teaching and interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for conducting high-quality initial assessments and providing guidance to prospective learners. Delivering exceptional inductions across employability courses and workshops is key, as is tracking attendance and reporting any non-attendance to stakeholders.
You will support learners short- and long-term progression into employment by planning and delivering engaging sessions that develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This includes creating session plans, schemes of work, and learner resources. Additionally, you will deliver content on E&D, Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values, and support learners English and maths skills throughout the courses.
Assessing learners and providing timely developmental feedback to support their progress is essential. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing learner surveys, and gathering case studies for promotional purposes. Regular updates to your line manager on course progression will be required, along with attending workforce development activities and meetings.
You should be an experienced, passionate educator dedicated to helping learners succeed and contributing to the organisations success.
This role is home-based, with venue parking costs covered. Travel expenses can be claimed after the first 15 miles. If youre looking to join a team that cares about staff wellbeing, values personal development, and strives to positively impact student experiences, ITS is the place for you!
Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
Required:
Teaching qualification at level 4 and willingness to work towards level 4
English and Maths at level 2 or willing to work towards
Level 3 vocational qualification
2 yrs experience delivering high quality employability provision
Preferred:
Level 5 teaching qualification
TAQA/Assessor qualification at level 3 or willingness to work towards
IQA qualification
Closing date for applicationsMonday 6th January 2025 -We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Independent Training Services (ITS) is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. ITS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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