0.6 Trainer/assessor - Hairdressing

**0.6 TRAINER/ASSESSOR - HAIRDRESSING**

**REF: TRA011-602**

**The Appointment**

Due to the continued expansion of the College’s work with employers, the College is seeking to appoint a Trainer/Assessor in Hairdressing.

**Responsible to**

The post-holder will report to the Curriculum Manager (Apprenticeship and Adult Learning).

**The Post**
- Deliver training within the College environment for work based learners.
- To conduct all processes relating to the sign up/enrolment of learners, ensuring learners are on the right course and that their employer supports their training.
- To ensure all assessment activities are in line with awarding body standards.
- To provide learners with appropriate support to ensure their Literacy and Numeracy needs are met and record support given and progress when conducting learner reviews.
- To track learner progress, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely achievement.
- To conduct regular learner reviews, liaising with employers, in line with College procedures.
- To ensure contact with learners is timely and that all relevant documentation is completed in line with the high standards set.
- To develop customised learning materials as appropriate.
- To provide and work within a framework of Equal Opportunities and Anti Discriminatory

Practices.

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- To promote safe working practices in the workplace.
- To complete Awarding Body/EPA and other relevant documentation relating to achievement.
- To attend standardisation meetings for assessors and provide feedback relating to peripatetic assessment.
- To liaise with Internal Verifiers and provide appropriate feedback.
- To contribute to Internal Verification activities.
- To maintain accurate records of activities carried out within job role and to meet requests for information in a timely manner.
- To undertake continuous professional development as required for the role and inform the curriculum area of industry developments.
- To update the College’s CRM database as necessary to record contact with employers.
- To identify potential new business opportunities with existing customers and refer these to the Employer Relations Manager.
- To carry out any other duties which may be required from time to time and which are commensurate with the post.

The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment.
It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis leading to possible modifications where appropriate.

**The Person**

**Essential Method of**

**/Desirable** **Assessment**
**Qualifications**
Possession of an advanced qualification in the relevant vocational area or willingness to work towards E A

Possession of a Level 2 qualification in English or willingness to work towards E A

Possession of a Level 2 qualification in Maths or willingness to work towards E A

Assessor awards (A units) E A
Internal verifier awards (V units) or willingness to work towards D A

**Experience**
Relevant industrial experience in the curriculum area E A/I
Previous experience of Work-based Learning E A/I
Previous experience of FE D A/I
Knowledge/experience of e-portfolios/One file D A/I

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**Essential Method of**
**/Desirable Assessment**

**Skills and Abilities**
Knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards E A/I
Ability to plan and meet caseload requirements E I
Ability to meet deadlines E I
Excellent organisational skills E I
Ability to use IT E I
Awareness of student support issues and equal opportunities. E I

Understanding of the needs of employers E I
Full driving licence E A/I
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children & young people E I

To work in accordance with and promote the College’s Staff
Charter, “Our Values” E I

Be prepared to undertake staff development E I
Willingness to commit to adhering to college policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding, Prevent, Equality E I
& Diversity, Health & Safety etc.

Method of Assessment: A - Application, I - Interview, AS - Assessment.

**Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment**

There will be an annualised working year of 977 hours. The weekly pattern of hours to be worked are commensurate with the needs of the College which may, on occasion where required, include weekends and evenings.

The case-load of learners per annum be allocated based on the number of hours allocated per learner in a given curriculum area.

The postholder will be entitled to receive normal remuneration for all Bank and Public
Holidays usually observed in England and Wales and to a further 133 hours holiday in each holiday year (1 September - 31 August). In addition, there are a possible 8 extra days holiday awarded at the discretion of the College for efficiency purposes.

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