Trainer/Assessor - Catering and
Hospitality
Post Ref: 5771, £26,145 - £28,572. 37 hours per week. Fixed Term
until August 2016
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified trainer/assessor within the Catering and Hospitality team at the college. The appointment offers the opportunity to be part of a very successful apprenticeship team within the College, as well as a developing and motivated Catering team.
The majority of work will involve catering and hospitality apprentices and will take place predominantly in employer’s premises. The assessor will cover all levels, both front and back of house; professional cookery through to food and beverage service and customer care. There may also be a need for involvement in Advanced and Higher Apprenticeship.
The successful applicant will possess relevant qualifications, a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards this) and an assessors award. It would also be preferable if the candidate holds a verifiers award although this is not essential.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate, in their personal statement, practical examples of how they fulfil the person specification.
Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/vacancies alternatively email vacancies@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk or call 0191 511 6046 to request an application pack.
All applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 25 August 2015
We are working towards equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
JOB DESCRIPTION
(This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It may be necessary, from time to time, to update job descriptions to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed. Therefore, management reserve the right to make changes to
your job description, commensurate with your grade / level in the organisation, after consultation with you.)
Post Title: Trainer/Assessor
Post Reference No: 5771
Department Catering and Hospitality
Grade: 026 – 029
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 37
Location: Any College Centre
Responsible to: Curriculum Leader
PURPOSE:
1. To be accountable for maintaining a caseload of learners both in and outside of the college, and for ensuring the delivering of training progress meets the requirements of the appropriate funding body, awarding body and the college. MAIN DUTIES:
1. To work alongside the team to assess and train students.
2. To provide a link between students and the curriculum teams to ensure the successful delivery and learning opportunities.
3. Identify opportunities with employers and work with the Employer relationship managers to ensure that all opportunities are maximised.
4. To visit all Apprentices/Advanced Apprentices at employers premises a minimum of every 12 weeks to complete progress reviews on all aspects of apprenticeship frameworks and to communicate to appropriate personnel. 5. To actively promote and market the college at all times.
6. To be responsible for the delivery of learning required to complete appropriate assessments and register/enter learners for their framework qualifications.
7. To carry out assessments of Apprentice/Advanced Apprentice learning, as required by the programme being delivered.
8. To prepare effective materials for learners to enable learners to be successfully assessed.
9. To assist Apprentice/Advanced Apprentice in the production and maintenance of assessment records/portfolios.
10. To make use of appropriate classroom/workshop techniques and strategies in delivering learning.
11. To prepare schemes of work for all programmes. 12. To prepare lesson plans for all sessions delivered.
13. To teach/train and/or demonstrate skills required by students.
14. To maintain appropriate records of student assessments/achievements to assess student progress.
15. To mark students work as required.
16. To function as an integral part of the full curriculum delivery team. 17. To monitor students’ attendance.
18. To undertake work based assessment and gather work based evidence as required.
19. To prepare structured learning plans for clients/students in the workplace. 20. To liaise with parents/employers as required.
21. To internally verify portfolios on a scheduled basis and provide assessors with feedback
22. To take appropriate responsibility for the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults.
23. To work at any of the College sites on a temporary or indefinite basis.
24. To undertake such other duties as are reasonably allocated either permanently or from time to time.
25. To take responsibility for the retention, success and achievement of learners. 26. To carry out relevant intervention strategies to ensure the successful
achievement of learners and to support the overall success of the department.
27. To uphold the College’s Equality and Diversity policy. 28. To undertake invigilation duties as and when required.
Person Specification
Post Title: Trainer/Assessor Catering & Hospitality Post Ref: 5771
CRITERIA ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT DESIRABLE REQUIREMENT
Skills/Knowledge/Aptitude Excellent communication skills
Able to plan and manage own workload IT literate
Ability to multi task and meet deadlines. Able to work as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to network and work with internal /external personnel at all levels.
Ability to lead students to the successful completion of their course.
Ability to use initiative and problem solve.
Qualifications and Training
Appropriate degree or equivalent/relevant vocational qualification
Teaching qualification or commitment to work towards Assessor Awards
Up to date Continuous Professional Development Numeracy and Literacy qualifications (At least Level 2)
Experience
Experience of successfully delivering apprenticeship and Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship programmes in catering and hospitality.
Successful, relevant and current experience in catering and hospitality.
Experience of delivery to timely achievement of frameworks with A/AA/HA of all ages.
Experience of successful employer engagement within a college/training provider setting.
Experience of accomplishing timely achievements.
Disposition
Proven ability to interact effectively with all members of the college community
Ability to act professionally at all times and uphold the colleges values.
Ability to operate flexible working hours
Commitment to providing a high standard of service. To take appropriate responsibility for the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults To uphold the college values and responsibilities with regard to equality & diversity
Special Requirements
Must be independently mobile throughout the Northeast and in some instances further afield
