Skills Coach/assessor

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Apprenticeships and Business Development department as a Cyber Security Skills Coach/Assessor.

The Cyber Security Skills Coach is responsible for supporting and guiding their apprentices through the identified standard and to assess their vocational knowledge and competence against the national standards, ensuring the apprentice understands the technical knowledge and skills needed to undertake their job role

This is a great opportunity to share your passion, knowledge and experience with the next generation of industry professionals.

Please note that this is a Part Time role working 18.5 hours per week.

**Responsibilities include**:

- To undertake timely assessment of apprentices to the national standards and to record all assessment decisions to meet the awarding body/ professional body requirements in line with the assessment cycle
- Manage a caseload of apprentices to include, setting SMART targets to ensure timely progress and achievement all required components of the apprenticeship
- To undertake timely workplace observations, where appropriate and upload all related work activities and progress information into the apprentice management system in a timely manner, allowing accurate tracking of apprentice progression
- Facilitating regular Masterclasses
- Plan and agree OTJ requirements with employer and apprentice monitor completion and ensure met in full to meet ESFA requirements
- Plan and complete TLA visits every 4-6 weeks as a minimum to meet ESFA requirements
- Support and monitor all apprentices who require ALN / ALS for those identified and where required.
- Plan and complete with the apprentice and employer 12 weekly reviews covering progress towards the required knowledge skills and behavior and to include personal development behaviors and welfare and functional skills development and achievement

For the full job description and person specification, please

**Education & Training**
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- Assessor Award or working towards
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Cyber Essentials Assessor, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001).

**Experience**
- Previous experience working in cybersecurity or IT security.
- Familiarity with Cyber Essentials and CE+ frameworks.
- Strong understanding of network security, firewalls, patch management, and access control.
- Experience delivering Level 3 apprenticeships or similar qualifications.
- Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment processes.
- Experience using e-learning platforms and digital tools for remote delivery.
- Proven experience of accurately and timely assessing in the workplace/classroom

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**Bradford College**

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

**Benefits of working at Bradford College**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development