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Job Description
Lead Trainer - Study Programme (Hospitality or Sport)
Job Purpose: To lead on the Study Programme delivery and provide young people aged 16-19 with a
range of opportunities to further their career aspirations. Many of the young people have not excelled
in a mainstream education/ classroom environment and you will provide a nurturing, supportive
environment that builds motivation, confidence, resilience and self belief. Plan and deliver dynamic
programmes of activities that are fun and engaging and build skills for employment. Provide work
experience and develop skills in the vocational disciplines of hospitality and/or sport. Support
participants to complete the programme, achieve qualifications and move into positive activity after the
course.
This will involve 2 (simultaneous) cohorts of 12 learners in the first year. The post holder will also be
responsible for line management of the full time Study Programme Trainer and part time English and
maths tutor.
Responsible to: Business Engagement Manager
Specific Tasks:
Business Performance
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Provide the Business Engagement Manager with figures on Study Programme recruitment, starts,
retention, achievements and progressions
Provide accurate, up to date information on learner attendance, reviews and learner progress with
the qualifications in their Individual Learning plans (ILPs)
Ensure that required paperwork is completed accurately and returned within agreed timescales
Learner and Employer Engagement
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Achieve good levels of referrals from external agencies by building on existing relationships and
developing new
Develop a Scheme of work (using a provided template) to aid planning for delivery of employability,
vocational skills and embedding maths, English, ICT and social skills
Plan and deliver engaging lessons with a high proportion of active and independent learning
Manage learner enrolment and induction and ensure all learners complete an initial assessment
Agree SMART targets in ILPs and structure delivery to meet individual learner needs
Provide appropriate pastoral support to learners to enable them to achieve and successfully
complete their programme
Plan and deliver appropriate vocational qualifications (Hospitality or Sport) in innovative and
creative ways with hands on and practical challenges
Assess learners work to demonstrate achievement and contribute to moderation in conjunction
with the Internal Verifier
Liaise with the English and maths tutor to ensure that learners are on track and will demonstrate
progression and achieve agreed qualification
Identify sufficient and relevant opportunities for work experience/tasters
Liaise with employers and ensure the work experience for every learner is valuable and meaningful
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Date:
October 2015
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Department:
Title:
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Human Resources
Job Description
Coach, guide and encourage learners to give them the necessary skills, motivation qualifications
and knowledge to progress into work, further education or training
Operations
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Provide leadership and guidance to learners and with the full support of YMCA Bedfordshire take
responsibility for their Health, Safety and Welfare during all parts of the programme
To produce risk assessments to the required standards prior to the undertaking of all activities and
inform YMCA Bedfordshire of all accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns and complete
appropriate records
To update and design new course material to reflect learners and funding body requirements
Deliver teaching and learning to young people that is judged to be good or outstanding
Manage programmes effectively to ensure timely achievement of qualifications and progressions
Attend and contribute to exhibitions, forums and events when required to promote the
programmes and services offered by YMCA Bedfordshire
Contribute to consistent management of quality service delivery through the PQASSO methodology
To undertake such duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the YMCA Bedfordshire
from time to time, according to the needs of the business
Relationships:
 To be part of the staff team, develop and maintain constructive relationships with all staff across
the Association
 Act at all times as a positive role model demonstrating a caring and forgiving attitude and working
with integrity
 Promote a tolerant and respectful attitude within the Association characterised by Christian values
being welcoming and valuing of all
Person Specification:
Experience & Knowledge:
Essential:
Proven track record of successfully planning and delivering high quality
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teaching and learning programmes
Knowledge and experience of the Study Programme
Relevant experience of working in hospitality or sport
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Experience of embedding English and maths and measuring learner
progress.
Experience of delivering skills that enhance employability and
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administering pastoral support with NEETs
Good understanding of the Ofsted process and framework
Sound understanding of principles relating to health & safety and
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safeguarding learners
Qualifications:
Good all round education
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Title:
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Job Description
Degree in relevant discipline
Min L3 in hospitality or sport discipline
Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, CTLLS, DTLLS) or willing
to work toward
Evidence of CPD
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to realise high levels of retention and achievement with challenging
groups of learners
Ability to work on own initiative and to manage staff to achieve the highest
level of quality and performance
Effective time management skills with the ability to determine priorities
and make decisions
Excellent organisational and administration skills
The ability to be tactful and sensitive in communication and to empathise
Competent in the use of Information and Communication Technology
Good written and verbal communication skills and the capacity to engage
and communicate with individuals at all levels
General:
Have a passion and genuine interest in young peoples aspirations and a
desire to help them succeed
Be empathetic, motivated, resilient and patient
Willingness to develop within the job and undergo relevant training
Demonstrate and convey a passion for the work of YMCA Bedfordshire,
including an understanding of the work we do and the challenges faced.
Be sympathetic and committed to the Christian aims and purposes of
YMCA Bedfordshire believing in the good of all people
Be committed to YMCA Bedfordshire Equality and Diversity Policy
Clean enhanced DBS check
Driver with use of a car
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Scope and Limits of Authority:
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The post holder will be responsible for:
o Staff:
Yes – 1 Study Programme Trainer & part time maths and English tutor
o Budgets:
Yes – oversee the Study Programme budget (initially 2 cohorts of learners)
o Assets:
Yes – resources including laptops/ projector etc.
Key Performance Indicators (will be in the following areas):
Performance is measured against a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering learner
recruitment, retention, progress, unit achievement, timely reviews, qualification achievements and
progressions. Quality is monitored and measured through the YMCA’s comprehensive quality assurance
and improvement arrangements.
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Date:
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Job Description
Background: YMCA Bedfordshire is a Christian charity committed to helping people achieve regardless
of gender, race, ability or faith. As an organisation we aim to promote social inclusion for disadvantaged
people, by giving them the self-confidence, motivation, and resilience to overcome difficult
circumstances. We help them acquire skills, achieve independence, and find employment. This is done
through a range of social housing, training, health and wellbeing and community activities within
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, for the benefit of local people and communities. YMCA Bedfordshire is
committed to making a difference in the local area through the services it delivers and the partner
organisations it works with.
We believe - in our Values:
We….
• are caring
• are forgiving
• are tolerant
• are passionate
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work with integrity
believe in the good of all people
are welcoming and value everyone
are motivated by our Christian faith
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