Skills Trainer

The McIntyre Centre in Bishop Auckland is an exciting new development for the Bishop Auckland College Group. Located in the town centre, the iconic Grade II listed building has been at the heart of the community for more than 150 years. Having undergone a beautiful renovation, the McIntyre Centre will be the home to a new restaurant with training kitchen, exhibition and retail space, training facilities including two digital suites, job matching service and workspaces for emerging businesses. The McIntyre Centre will be a central hub supporting young people and adults to develop skills for jobs that are emerging as fantastic new ventures and visitor attractions open in the local area.

About the role:
You will be part of an exciting new team in the heart of the town centre, delivering training courses and programmes which will develop the skills of local people in the community that lead to educational and employment opportunities including digital skills, maths and English.

The candidate we are looking for is a dedicated professional with strong delivery and communication skills, who can create a positive welcoming environment for students. They will have experience of delivering training and a passion for widening participation and skills development of local people.

The successful candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, digital skills qualification and Certificate in Education and Training (or be willing to work towards within 2 years). It is desirable that the candidate will also possess a Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject area and Level 3 Assessors certificate.

Applicants will have proven experience of delivering training on a range of courses to various client groups, an aptitude for IT and up to date knowledge of software packages and IT systems.

This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity. Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity.

Bishop Auckland College Group is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.

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