Assessor/Tutor - Equine and Animal Care Trainer Coach

Haddon Training Ltd part of the Educ8 Training Group

Job Title: Equine and Animal Care Trainer Coach

Hours of Work: 22.5 hours p/w / 3 days a week

Salary: £15,600.00 - £19,800.00 per annum

Location: Manchester

Purpose of Job / Company Values

Haddon Training is part of Educ8 Training Group.

To actively manage a caseload of learners and deliver our Equine and Animal Care qualifications ensuring compliance with the Department of Education (DfE) funding rules. You will work closely with learners, employers, the Curriculum Specialist for Functional Skills, and IQAs to ensure a high level of quality throughout every stage of the learner journey. Our blended learning model offers a combination of Face to Face and Remote delivery, bespoke to each learner.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

The chosen candidate will be a high performing, qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has a thirst for delivering a high quality service to all concerned parties. Experience in the delivery of Apprenticeship Standards and the differences in the sector post 2017 reforms is highly desirable.

You will manage and teach a caseload of learners studying towards Animal Care, Keeper and Aquarist apprenticeships, supporting the entire learner journey, including:

• Enrolment / induction and initial assessment
• Equine & Animal Care teaching, learning and assessment
• Coaching / mentoring learners to succeed
• Supporting the delivery of Functional Skills English and math
• Supporting the delivery of wider curriculum (PREVENT, British Values, Safeguarding, ICT, Information, Advice and Guidance, etc.)
• Completing interim and mock end point assessments
• Correct completion of mandatory paperwork to evidence all aspects of the learner journey to an auditable standard

You will work closely with learners and employers and report to your Area Manager, as well as being fully supported by a Curriculum Specialist for the delivery for your learners to achieve the required Functional Skills and Internal Quality Assurers (IQA’s) to ensure a high level of quality throughout the delivery of the programmes.

Personal Qualities

· Ability to promote and adhere to the company’s values and behaviours

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Excellent organisational and planning skills

· Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and multi-task

Accuracy and attention to detail

Essential Criteria

Essential industry specific experience:

· Up-to-date, relevant, deep, and broad experience of working within the Equine and/or Animal care industries in management or at level such as i.e., head lad/lass, yard manager, senior instructor.

· Passion for work-based learning

· Experience in the occupational area of the apprenticeships including practical and current knowledge of working practices, infrastructure, tools and technologies to support applications

· Occupational competence with a comprehensive and proven track record of service in the equine and racing industry supported by a detailed and documented CPD record

· Extensive knowledge and experience of horse anatomy, physiology, and welfare

· Comprehensive experience of best practice for workplace saddlery, equipment and clothing used and how to maintain it

· Demonstrable knowledge of safe working practices in an equine and racing environment including routine yard, field duties and horse husbandry

Essential qualifications:

• Level 3 Senior Equine Groom qualification or equivalent, or BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride.
• Level 3 Animal Care and Welfare qualification or the Level 3 Dog Groomer qualification.
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and math or ability to undertake them successfully within probation period
• Experience of working with and maintaining quality assurance processes and complying with regulatory requirements
• Commitment to continuous professional development relevant to the industry area being assessed.

Essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours:

· Excellent integrity and interpersonal skills

· Customer focused commercial awareness

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience of providing supportive, concise feedback to learners, assessors and key stakeholders

· Ability to offer guidance on careers advice and next steps after completing an Apprenticeship

· Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

· Proficient IT skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Ability to work independently but also as part of a team

Full UK Driving Licence with Business Cover Insurance (A copy of your insurance will be requested upon offer)

Desirable Criteria

· Hold or working towards an assessor qualification (A1/A2/D32/D33/TAQA or equivalent qualification)

· Relevant teaching qualification (minimum PTTLS) or Education and Training Level 3 or 4

· Level 2 ICT

· Experience of preparing for and presenting to a target audience

Experience of marking and grading assessments

Key Technologies

· Maytas, Smart Assessor, Microsoft Office.

For further information on this job role, please contact us or 01443 749000

Safeguarding

Educ8 Training Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check, this may be a Standard or an Enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check, in line with their job role.

Educ8 uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to supporting the armed forces community through their recruitment process.

Why work for us?

Educ8 Training Group are a Values driven organisation creating a Gr8 Culture resulting in being the #2 Best Education and Training Company to work for in the UK in 2024.

If you'd like to work with Gr8 people who are passionate about training and education then we'd love to hear from you. We offer excellent benefits, a values driven ethos but most of all a Gr8 place to work.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Benefits

Annual Leave package: 30 days annual leave which includes day off for Birthday and Christmas shutdown.

Additional holiday accrued after 2 years’ service starting from 1 day per year up to a maximum of 5 days.

45p per mile mileage allowance.

Early finish on a Friday ‘Rejuven8’ time

Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling support and advice from day 1 of employment

Employee Mental Health First Aider

Flexible/home working encouraged

Excellent wellbeing support and monthly group activities

Educ8 reserves the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient a sufficient number of applications for this role.

Should you not hear from us 4 weeks after application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: £15,600.00-£19,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: On the road