Apprenticeship Skills Coach

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What’s in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

**Salary**: £28,929 to £32,411 per annum

**Closing date**: 12 May 2023

The Role

Possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of businesses and organisations. The Skills Coach will undertake regular progress reviews with apprentices and their employers to support the apprenticeship journey and the University’s compliance with funding rules. A strong customer focus, attention to detail and accuracy are essential for this role as is experience of demonstrating the ability to prioritize own workload, dealing with conflicting deadlines and ensuring deadlines are met.

Apprenticeship Skills Coaches are experienced work-based trainers who review the progress of the apprentice in relation to Apprenticeships Standards offered by Newcastle University.

Working within the Lifelong Learning and Apprenticeship Hub, reporting to the Degree Apprenticeship Manager. The role will monitor and discuss learner progress to support the apprentice and Workplace Employer to understand what and how current and potential workplace experiences could enable further progress and evidence for the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Coaches will use the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours from the Apprenticeship Standard as a framework to structure and support developmental conversations to evidence apprentices’ progression. Where appropriate the Skills Coach will provide apprentices with appropriate guidance and signposting to support their development and progression in relation to the Apprenticeship Standard. They will also support apprentices in embedding their learning experiences into their workplace.

The role is fixed term for a period of 2 year initially with potential for future extension. We would welcome discussions around flexible or part time working.

Key Accountabilities
Manage a caseload/cohort of Apprentices by preparing and supporting them through to successful completion of their End Point Assessment
To establish clear learning, delivery, and monitoring plans, including monitoring and reporting of learner progress each month and recording of sufficient off-the-job training (OJT) requirements
Maintain Aptem apprenticeship data and records for allocated caseload/cohort. All documentation and evidence following meetings, support sessions and progress reviews to be uploaded within 48 working hours after contact
Take a lead role in the planning and delivery of regular progress review meetings as required with the apprentice, their line manager to track and communicate progress against plans, manage any issues that arise and ensure that follow up actions are implemented
Conduct workplace visits and observations to support Apprentices, workplace mentors and line managers in the continued development of their apprenticeship portfolios and preparations towards End Point Assessment. Resolution of any challenges that may arise, making referrals to the dedicated academic and support services as required
Deliver Functional skills training in English and maths. Prepare and support apprentices in the completion of this mandatory apprenticeship component
Provide awareness and guidance to ensure that the apprentice is kept safe in terms of Safeguarding, Prevent and Health & Safety. Discuss this as part of the review process and make any necessary referrals to the relevant University support services as required
Develop and maintain employer relationships using university channels to monitor the apprentice’s university attendance & engagement, progress at work. Update the apprentice line managers about their progress and their apprentice’s progress at the University
Assist with the planning and delivery of induction programmes and on-going induction to support Apprentices transitioning to Higher Education learning
Support apprentices, work mentors and line managers in using Aptem. Develop good practice regarding making regular reflective entries in their apprenticeship learning plan and End Point Assessment portfolio preparation
Assess and report on Aptem entries that apprentices submit as evidence. Provide the apprentice with quality, constructive and supportive feedback
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