Accountancy Apprenticeship Trainer

**Join Our Team as an**Accountancy Apprenticeship Trainer in the Leadership, Management & Lifestyle Team at Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC)**

Are you passionate about mentoring the next generation of AAT/Finance Assistants and Business Administrators?

At B&FC, we are seeking a dedicated Accountancy Apprenticeship Trainer (Skills Coach/Assessor) to deliver outstanding training and assessment to our apprentices, helping them develop vital skills and achieve their career goals. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future workforce by delivering high-quality, impactful training in Leadership, Management & Lifestyle.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Deliver practical and theoretical training sessions for apprentices in AAT/Finance and Business Administration managing a caseload of learners and guiding them to successful End Point Assessment.
- Develop, adapt, and implement engaging training materials and conduct progress reviews, tailoring your approach to each apprentice's needs to maximise learning outcomes.
- Conduct initial assessments and agree on Individual Training Plans (ITPs) with apprentices and their employers to establish clear training paths, incorporating on-the-job skills progression.
- Provide effective feedback and regular progress updates to both apprentices and employers, supporting their journey from initial assessments to completion.
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the curriculum, monitoring enrolment and success rates, and participating in recruitment activities like open days and exhibitions.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Qualifications and experience in assessing and mentoring within AAT/Finance and Business Admin sectors.
- A passion for supporting learners’ success through high-quality training and assessment.
- Strong communication skills and an ability to motivate apprentices in both one-to-one and group settings.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning practices, with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Applicants must have a Level 3 AAT or similar

**Why Work with B&FC?** At B&FC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you’ll be part of a team committed to helping students achieve their best. We value innovation and professional development, providing you with the resources to grow your career while making a difference in apprentices' lives.

**Rewards and Benefits**:
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified
- Enhanced leave allowance of **43** days**(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme:

- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - **28.68%** employer contribution
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - **19.3%** employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks

**Job Type**

Permanent

**Curriculum / Service Area**

Leadership, Management and Lifestyle

**Campus / Location**

Various

**Hours per week**

29.6

**Part-Year?**

No

**Post scale**

Trainer

**Post Scale Range (FTE)**

£29,670 - £34,235

**Closing Date**

20/01/2025