Construction Learning Coach

Construction Learning Coach

£27,000 - £34,250

Manchester

Are you passionate about shaping the future of construction professionals? One of the UK’s leading apprenticeship providers is looking for an enthusiastic Multi-Skills Learning Coach to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to make a real impact by guiding learners through their Foundation Apprenticeship and helping them thrive.

Working as a learning coach with 16 to 21 year olds delivering the new foundation apprenticeship in on site trades. Expectations are to deliver basic brick, carpentry and plastering skills to learners that meet the foundation apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours. To go out to employers and support the apprentices at work and help them to settle into their first job role. 

What You’ll Do

• Coach and inspire apprentices to develop the technical knowledge and skills needed for success in construction roles.
• Manage and teach a caseload of Level 2 learners on Foundation Apprenticeship programmes.
• Deliver engaging lessons on basic Brickwork, Plastering and Carpentry and Joinery skills (i.e. mixing cement, cutting techniques, tool management etc.) to classes of approx. 10 students.
• Mark assignments and apprenticeship tasks to ensure quality and progress.
• Observe practice and provide constructive feedback to drive growth.

• Ensure evidence for learning, achievement, funding and Ofsted is captured effectively and timely Including:
  • 20% OJT requirements are fully met and recorded as per procedure
  • Learners achieve the highest grade in EPA they are capable of
  • Progress
  • Individualised learning programmes, agreed with employer and learner based on initial assessments and including Maths and English
  • Engage the learner’s line manager, making clear their responsibilities and working collaboratively  to provide support, guidance and opportunities for learning
  • Plan the end point assessment process with learners and employers, ensuring preparation and practice is included in the learning plan
  • Inspire and motivate learners and identify any barriers and adapt to your learners’ needs
  • Motivate and drive learners to achieve their qualifications on time.
  • Deliver Maths and English (and ICT where applicable), to support the learner’s achievement and progress in these areas
  • Ensure marking and feedback to the learner is accurate and supports their development
  • Work closely with IQA’s on best practice, development needs and providing sampling, monitoring as detailed in the IQA plan.
  •  Maintain a positive working relationship with employers ensuring progression and new leads are generated
  • Produce accurate and timely reports as agreed with your line manager based on your KPI’s

What they’re Looking For

• Experience in construction or related trades
• Up-to-date industry knowledge.

Health and Safety regulations

Construction techniques of Brickwork, Plastering and Carpentry and Joinery

Industry standards and regulations

• Onsite trades materials and components

• Previous teaching experience in multi-skills / construction.
• Hold (or be willing to work towards) relevant teaching qualification.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver high-quality teaching / coaching.

Desirable:

Coaching or Assessor qualifications (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33)

Knowledge of government-funded training and apprenticeship standards.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts and Employee Assistance Program.
• Be part of a collaborative, passionate team that values your expertise.

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to  keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.