Scaffolding Instructor

**Salary**: Up to £40,950 per annum

**Working hours**: Full-time - 39 hours per week

**Contract type**: Permanent

**Location**: Blackburn but will require to work off site in various locations from time to time.

**About the role**:
We have an exciting opportunity at Training 2000 for a Scaffolding Instructor/Assessor to join an established team of professionals within the Scaffolding Department. We are looking for a committed, passionate and dedicated individual to join the scaffolding team to support the growth of the programme and continue the successes.

This will also include responsibility for the day to day operations of a caseload of learners on apprenticeship programmes through reviewing, assessing and preparing learners/employers for the end point assessment within the scaffolding sector.

**The key duties of the role will include**:

- To design, develop and deliver creative, inclusive learning programmes, schemes of work, lesson plans and materials to deliver high quality structured learning sessions to meet learner and customer needs and programme specifications.
- To instruct, assess and support learners on level Scaffolding programme. Co-ordinate training sessions within the classroom and workshop environment and prepare for EPA to enable learners to complete their qualifications.
- To prepare, agree and review apprenticeship training plans in accordance with awarding organisations specifications and standards, ensuring the effective evaluation of such programmes.
- To contribute to the internal verification, assessment and standardisation of work process and to the development and delivery of the SAR and QIP in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners in all work related and learning environments in accordance with the company’s safeguarding policy, health and safety policy, equality and diversity policies and code of conduct as part of the organisations duty of care.
- To carry out regular risk assessments of the learning process and associated environments, in accordance with the company’s risk assessment policy and procedure, and accordingly implement any relevant control measures/action plans.
- To professionally liaise and work with all key stakeholders involved in the learning process to ensure full integration, support and promotion of the company’s services, including relevant external organisations.
- To be responsible for self-development including Continuous Professional Development and competence, incorporating both academic and professional training, in line with the Institute for Learning Code of Professional conduct and awarding body requirements.
- To initially assess and induct learners onto the scaffolding apprenticeship programmes and support all learners to establish and maintain secure employment.
- To establish positive working relationships with employers and supporting them on matters relating to their apprenticeship training needs and development in preparation for the end point assessment.
- Complete relevant training qualifications in line with ESFA and current legislation and ensure that all activities follow ESFA funding contract and audit requirements.
- To demonstrate knowledge and compliance with regards to GDPR and all associated Data Protection legislation. This includes having due regard for any personal data that you may come into contact with in your role which includes learners/ customers/ staff
- Adopt flexible working practices when required. The duties of post outlines are not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to be co-operative and flexible, undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required
- To contribute to the wider business by supporting at events such as Recruitment Open Events, Aspiring Clubs and department events as and when needed.

**Essential requirements**:

- Scaffolding qualification
- Held a CISRS Advanced Card for more than 5 years
- Held a CISRS Scaffolder Card for more than 10 years
- Have been employed, for a minimum of five years, as a charge-hand, foreman or supervisor in the scaffolding industry
- Minimum of IOSH - Working safely
- Passion for scaffolding and the ability to inspire and motivate learners
- Pro-active self-starter
- Willingness to learn and committed to own development
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) as well as good listening skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Full UK driving licence

**Desirable requirements**:

- Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, CAVA or TAQA)
- Experience of teaching, assessing and supporting learners (from Level 2 to Level 4)
- Experience of delivering theoretical and practical lessons in a classroom and/or workshop environment
- First Aid Qualification
- NEBOSH certificate

**Why work for Training 2000?**

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely car