Coach & Mentor Electrical

Macclesfield College; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Macclesfield seeks a passionate Coach/Mentor in Electrical to support and shape the future of apprentices. This role involves mentoring learners, ensuring they're progressing, and assessing workplace safety. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in coaching and mentoring. Benefits include generous leave, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Investment in professional development

Discounted gym membership

Family friendly policy

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring apprentices.
• Ability to support learners in creating a portfolio of evidence.
• Competence in conducting workplace risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor apprentices in the Electrical field.
• Support learners to ensure they are progressing appropriately.
• Conduct reviews with learners and employers in the workplace.

Skills

Coaching skills

Mentoring skills

Knowledge of Electrical systems

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Electrical field

Job description

Our Maxim Apprenticeship Department are excited to announce that we are looking for a Coach/Mentor in Electrical to join our team.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!

The Role

• To coach and mentor a range of learners who are studying Electrical apprenticeships.
• To support learners on a one to one basis, working with the teaching staff who deliver the qualification to ensure that learners are attending classes and are progressing appropriately.
• To support learners in putting together a portfolio of evidence ready for their End Point Assessment.
• Complete reviews with learners and employers out in the workplace to ensure that all learners are working in a safe environment and are making progress in their apprenticeship role in the workplace.
• Support learners in their preparation for their end point assessment.
• Seek out new business opportunities and promote training to employers.

Main Duties for this role include

• Support apprentices using an appropriate range of methods to facilitate and support learning and achievement
• Complete sign up and review fulfilling all audit requirements
• Identify individual training needs and to organise training to achieve planned outcomes within defined timescales in line with College processes and procedures
• Motivate and inspire employees to raise aspirations, promote effort, maintain momentum and encourage progression to higher levels
• Make good use of Information and Communications Technology, including e-learning and e-assessment
• Possess good knowledge and awareness of health and safety within the sector and competence in conducting workplace risk assessments

Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?

We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of:

• 38 days annual leave inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
• 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Family friendly policy
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Long Service Recognition and Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
• Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy.
• Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work
• Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• Proof of Identity
• A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
• Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.