Professional Services Trainer

Independent Training Services is part of Barnsley College (Ofsted Rated Good) and is passionate about teaching and learning. Delivering apprenticeships and courses regionally and nationally can be challenging, but the rewards make the effort worthwhile; we really do change lives. Our new Trainer in Service Industries will be a key part of the team, delivering engaging sessions, providing learner feedback, and ensuring students are making expected progress and working towards outcomes. The opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Trainer to join our team at Independent Training Services (ITS), specialising in the Service Industries sector. As a Trainer, you will be delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences to apprentices within any of the following areas where you are occupationally competent to do so: Customer Service, Administration, Leadership, Hospitality, Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing, Digital, and Financial Services. You will help learners develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to achieve their career goals and progress in their chosen fields. Your role will involve planning and delivering innovative and motivational learning sessions, guiding learners throughout their journey from short-term progress to long-term career aspirations. This will include conducting initial assessments, offering advice, and delivering comprehensive inductions for both learners and employers. Key responsibilities include creating tailored lesson plans, developing resources, and ensuring apprenticeship requirements such as the 20% off-job training are met. You will also integrate key content, including Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values, into your sessions. Regular assessments, including portfolio reviews and End Point Assessment (EPA) preparation, will also be part of your duties, along with providing timely and constructive feedback to help learners stay on track. Alongside your teaching duties, you will maintain accurate records of learner progress, conduct regular reviews, and collect feedback to continually improve the quality of training. You will also engage with learners and employers to gather case studies for promotional purposes. Additionally, you will contribute to ITS's business development by generating leads across various funding streams and supporting the promotion of the curriculum portfolio.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Professional Services Trainer to join ITS and help apprentices succeed in their chosen careers. You'll bring your expertise in one or more Service Industries areas, such as Customer Service, Administration, Leadership, Hospitality, Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing, Digital, or Financial Services. Your practical knowledge and industry experience will enable you to deliver engaging and high-quality learning sessions that empower learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to achieve their goals. With a recognised teaching or training qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, you'll design and deliver tailored lesson plans and resources that meet the needs of diverse learners. You'll also embed key themes such as Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values into your sessions, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. Alongside teaching, you'll conduct assessments, provide constructive feedback, and guide learners through their apprenticeship journey, from their initial induction to preparing for End Point Assessments. Strong organisational skills will be essential as you manage learner progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure all apprenticeship requirements, including 20% off-the-job training, are met. You'll also engage with employers, gather feedback, and create case studies to continually improve and promote training programmes. This role also involves contributing to business development by identifying opportunities across various funding streams and supporting the promotion of ITS's curriculum portfolio. Your ability to connect with learners, employers, and stakeholders, coupled with your enthusiasm for teaching, will make a real difference in shaping future careers. If you're a professional with a passion for education and the drive to deliver high-quality training across multiple industries, we'd love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to inspire apprentices and help them achieve their career aspirations., Required:

• Teaching qualification at level 4 and willingness to work towards level 4
• TAQA/Assessor qualification at Level 3
• Industry qualifications at Level 3 and above
• Teaching qualification at level 4 and willingness to work towards level 4 TAQA/Assessor qualification at Level 3 Industry qualifications at Level 3 and above 2+ year2+ years of experience delivering high-quality apprenticeship provision in leadership and management
Preferred:
• End Point Assessment (EPA) Qualification
• Experience in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) across the learner journey
• 2+ years of experience delivering apprenticeships at Level 4 and 5
  
  Reasons to Join Us
• Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Free Level 1 Health Care Cover with Westfield Health
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development and training
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options