Childcare Trainer
Apprenticeships
Salary: £28,964 to £32,532 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2084 | Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025
The opportunity
We’re looking for a dedicated Apprenticeship Trainer to join our friendly Apprenticeship team and play a key role in shaping the next generation of industry professionals. In this role, you’ll plan, deliver, and coordinate training that empowers our apprentices to gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to excel in their chosen careers.
Managing a caseload of apprentices, you’ll provide personalised guidance and support throughout their learning journey. This includes delivering interactive college-based sessions, conducting workplace visits, and preparing apprentices for their end-point assessments. You’ll also ensure off-the-job training is effectively monitored and that our apprentices are well equipped to meet their targets and succeed in their roles.
You’ll conduct skills assessments, create tailored training plans, and develop bespoke materials aligned with apprenticeship standards. You will also deliver engaging lessons, offer constructive feedback, and maintain close collaboration with employers to support our apprentices in achieving their goals. Additionally, you’ll train employers and apprentices in using electronic portfolio systems, uphold compliance with awarding body standards, and champion workplace health and safety to foster a secure learning environment.
This role also offers a healthy work-life balance with some flexibility with working days which will be discussed at interview stage. You’ll be part of a supportive team, and you will have the opportunity to collaborate and share valuable knowledge and experiences from the childcare sector. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to contribute to an evolving and innovative learning portfolio, making a meaningful impact on the development of our apprentices.
About you
We’re looking for an energetic and passionate individual to support our apprentices in developing the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the childcare sector. If you have a background in training, a talent for guiding others, and the drive to make a meaningful difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
Ideally, you’ll bring proven expertise in the childcare sector, whether in early years, childcare management, or residential childcare. While experience in delivering training or mentoring within a childcare setting is a plus and management experience is preferred, neither is essential. What truly matters is your enthusiasm for inspiring and empowering our students and apprentices to achieve their full potential.
We’re looking for someone with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills who thrives on building positive relationships with apprentices and their employers. Confidence in conducting skills analyses, designing tailored training plans, and using electronic portfolio systems to monitor and track progress is key.
Your dedication to ensuring apprentices meet their learning goals and are fully prepared for end-point assessments will make you stand out. A proactive approach to compliance, health and safety, and quality assurance is essential, alongside the ability to mentor and support apprentices through every step of their journey.
Above all, you’ll be committed to making a lasting impact. By shaping the future childcare workforce, you’ll inspire the next generation of professionals to thrive in their careers and contribute to the sector’s ongoing success.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an occupational area, or Level 4 in a related field.
- Level 4 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve).
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2).
- Proven experience in the childcare sector, including early years, management, or residential care.
- Passion for helping students and apprentices reach their potential.
Preferred
- Experience in training or mentoring within childcare.
- Childcare management experience.
Reasons to join us
- We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- 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
- Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:
- Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
- A range of flexible working opportunities
- Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
- Short- and Long-Term development commitments
- Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
- Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
- Reward and Recognition
- Having your voice heard at every level
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Monday 27th January 2025 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College 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. The College 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,964.00-£32,532.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REC2084
