Buying & Merchandising Trainer

**Main purpose of position**
To effectively manage a caseload of Apprenticeship learners to successfully achieve and exceed targets. You will be great at designing and delivering teaching, learning and assessment sessions which motivate, engage, develop, improve, stretch and challenge the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the job role and Standard.

If Buying and Merchandising is the only area of expertise, we would offer this role on a part time basis (22.5 hours p/w) but will extend this to a full time offer if the applicant can cover Team Leader Supervisor and Business Administrator at Level 3.

**Key responsibilities and duties**
- Maintaining a caseload of learners to meet retention and achievement targets
- Designing and developing outstanding teaching, learning and assessment
- Keeping accurate records; monitoring and reporting on learner performance
- Effectively utilise the e-portfolio system (OneFile)
- Providing feedback which offers stretch, challenge and progression opportunities
- Keeping up to date with sector trends and ensuring delivery meets expectations
- Attending Standardisation meetings
- Engaging with employers and ensuring they are fully involved in Apprenticeship Programmes
- Ensuring learners are well prepared for EPA
- To work in collaboration with all centre staff to ensure learner success
- Work with the Quality team to continuously develop the Management and Leadership Programmes
- To attend CPD events and programmes as appropriate
- To be willing to travel to SCL sites and Support Centre as requested

**Essential skills and qualifications**
- Experience in delivering Level 4 Buying and Merchandising programme
- Experience of delivering Level 3 Team Leader/Business Administrator programmes
- Occupational qualifications and/or experience to a minimum of level 4
- Assessing qualification (CAVA or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within a teaching, learning and/or assessment role, delivering Apprenticeship Frameworks and/or Standards
- Innovative approach to learning with ideas which promote engagement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Functional Skills level 2 in Maths, English and ICT
- GCSEs English and Maths (C or above or key skills equivalent)
- Experience of working in high demand environments, to targets and tight deadlines
Desirable skills & qualifications
- IQA Qualification
- PTLLS or higher teaching qualification
- Experience of Ofsted/Matrix inspection
- Experience of working for a Private Training Provider or FE/HE Establishment
- Experience of meeting audit expectations (e.g. ESFA)
- Proficient in OneFile
- Health and Safety Work Place Risk Assessments
- Practical coaching experience

**What SCL offer?**
- Attractive benefits for you and your family - We offer Life Assurance, Income Protection and reimbursement for dental, optical and alternative health therapies to all of our staff
- An exciting and rewarding employee recognition scheme - We make sure excellence is recognised and give our stars a very special VIP experience at our annual awards
- Outstanding internal promotion prospects
- Investment and Training - We are dedicated to developing you to reach your potential
- Companywide Socials - A chance for the entire company to get together
- Excellent Staff discounts on SCL services - Opportunity to save on childcare costs at SCL provisions

£30,000 - £35,000
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