Apprenticeship Trainer - Childcare

Apprenticeship Trainer - Childcare

Location: Buckinghamshire (Field-based across the county)

Position Type: Full-time / Permanent

Industry: Further Education & Training

About the Role

We are a leading Further Education college dedicated to helping learners achieve their career goals. To support the continuous growth of our Apprenticeship programme, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Childcare Apprenticeship Trainer.

In this role, you will use your industry expertise to shape the educational journey of our students, helping them develop vital employability, life, and learning skills.

Key Responsibilities

Onsite Assessment: Carry out workplace visits across the region to review, measure, and assess apprentices' progress and competency.

Knowledge Transfer: Deliver up-to-date vocational knowledge, skills, and expertise both in the classroom and within the apprentice's work setting.

Employer Engagement: Build strong relationships with employers to ensure a high-quality learning experience, while proactively discussing additional training and qualifications to enhance their apprentices' training plans.

Student Support: Use your own industry background to mentor, guide, and support learners throughout their apprenticeship journey.

What We Are Looking For

You will need an unwavering passion for learning and a commitment to helping students achieve their full potential. We value innovation, a willingness to experiment with new ideas, and the ability to use digital tools to boost student engagement.

No Teaching Qualification? No Problem! We actively support industry professionals looking to transition into Further Education. Through our supported development programme, you can learn 'on the job' and earn your teaching qualifications whilst in employment. You will initially be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, with the opportunity to progress to a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

Why Join Us?

We offer a flexible, accommodating, and supportive working environment where you will be encouraged to develop new skills and expand your career opportunities.

Employee Benefits Include:

Pension: Access to a highly competitive Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).

Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave entitlement (plus Bank Holidays) and an additional leave purchase scheme.

Wellbeing: Flexible working policies, a commitment to staff wellbeing, and 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Professional Development: A bespoke induction and probation support package, alongside ongoing free training and continuous professional development (CPD).

Perks & Discounts: Savings via cycle-to-work schemes, local business corporate discounts, and subsidised on-site nursery and salon services.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

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