Carpentry Trainer

Co-ordinate designated vocational study programme delivery activities for the College, including
delivery of high quality teaching, responsibility for day to day operational issues, exams and time
tabling, ensuring a consistent approach is maintained across both sites if required. Inspire and
motivate students through outstanding teaching and learning that stretches and challenges
students to be the best they can be.

The following outlines the key duties expected of this role as directed by the Executive Director
or relevant Director. It is not an exhaustive list but represents the primary responsibilities:

1. Deliver high quality teaching/ assessing in a designated vocational area in accordance with
approved College standards and applicable validating/ moderating bodies, preparing
teaching materials, schemes of work and lesson plans as required, developing and
implementing the revised curriculum, undertaking quality assurance in collaboration with the
other College staff as applicable, assessing student’s written and practical work, monitoring
and reporting on their progress including writing regular reviews of students’ Individual
Learning Plans (ILPs), recording, reporting and disseminating assessment grades and
students’ results in liaison with parents, carers, employers and professional agencies as
appropriate. This will include maintaining good order in the teaching environment, including
statutory aspects such as safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.

2. Undertake day to day course management duties including all communication, problem
solving, diagnostic compliance, time table checks and amendments, arranging/ providing
cover at short notice for lessons or offsite where needed, co-ordinating internal verification
scheduling, liaising with all relevant departments as required e.g. Exams, MIS, ALS, etc. and
complete all related organisation and administration, ensuring cross site compliance and
consistency can be maintained at all times.

3. Visit students in their work place, setting work place skill development targets with students
and their employers, monitoring progress throughout the programme and assessing their
competency as required in line with the awarding organisation competency (NVQ) criteria.
July 2026

4. Assist with the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for courses, managing
enrolment procedures effectively, including Qualifications on Entry, transfers, additional
qualification aims and late enrolments, to ensure that students are registered on the right
course at the correct level. This will include assisting with the organisation and
implementation of appropriate Induction Programmes for students.

5. Conduct initial consultation with recruiting employers, complete skills scan and range of scop
assessment to ensure apprentice responsibilities are mapped to appropriate learning
programme for required job outcome.

6. Undertake all required meetings with students, including regular one to one meetings with
students setting and reviewing SMART targets, assisting students with UCAS references,
supporting students with their pastoral needs, guiding and directing in both academic and
personal matters and liaising with cross-college services. The frequency of student meetings
will be determined by the Head of Department.

7. Monitor student attendance and student results, including start of year registers, exam entry
and attendance, co-ordinating and administering course performance monitoring, to report
on attendance, retention, achievement and success, with appropriate course and student
action plans where required.

8. Promote and support English and Maths provision, both in class and on a one to one basis,
including monitoring and addressing attendance and the movement of students to English
and Maths lessons etc.

9. Ensure that teaching resources are maintained and ordered as appropriate, maintain all
teaching and practical assessment areas to a high standards, preparing and setting up tools
and materials for classes and assessment.

10.Attend meetings, including staff meetings, employer meetings, marketing events, courses
and discussions, internal and external to the College as directed and reporting back as
appropriate. This will include planning and co-ordinating review and progress meetings as
directed.

11.Work with colleagues throughout the College to develop courses, training methods and
materials, including attendance at Focus Days and other compulsory CPD events and
participate in peer observation for developmental purposes, ensuring adherence to college
policies and practices. This will include mentoring other staff as required.

12.Assist with departmental administration including the timely marking of registers, updating of
Smart Assessor, producing reports on student attendance, retention and achievement,
participating in relevant college meetings/ groups/ committees and quality assurance
mechanisms e.g. verification, moderation, course reviews and Self-Assessment Reviews
(SAR).

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

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