Learning & Development Trainer

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Job Title:
L&D Trainer

Salary:
Up to £32,000 per annum + £3k car allowance. (dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro rata)

Location:
Home-based with travel in the London area

Contract:
Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About us

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world's leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning, our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.

The role

As Trainer you will be responsible for delivering consistently high-quality training and development solutions to customers that results in improved outcomes and provide specialist knowledge.

What you'll do:

• Facilitate and deliver high-quality training to designated services, both in person and virtually.
• Build strong, positive relationships with regional service leads and colleagues.
• Collaborate with our Learning & Development team to develop new learning materials.
• Share your specialist knowledge to continuously improve our training solutions.
• Make a real impact by delivering exceptional customer service and supporting project work.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Experience in delivering engaging training to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of different learning styles and evidence of embedding these in training materials.
• A track record of exceeding customer expectations and building professional relationships at all levels.
• CIPD qualification (minimum level 3) or equivalent

Desirable

• First Aid Instructor qualification.
• Experience in crisis intervention training.
• Exposure to Ofsted and CQC standards

Why join Outcomes First Group?

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Our Promise

We Listen.

We never assume.

We work together.

To make the remarkable happen.

We are accountable.

To each other and for one another.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support -
  inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.