We have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Tutor & Skills Coach to join an established team of professionals within the Professional and Medical Services department. We are looking for a committed, passionate, and dedicated individual to join the team to support the growth of the programme and continue its successes.

The main purpose of the role is to deliver innovative and inspirational coaching which covers the skills, knowledge, and behaviours relevant to the occupational sector, whilst providing effective learner support.

The post holder will also be responsible for a caseload of learners on apprenticeship programmes which includes reviewing, managing, guiding, assessing, and preparing learners/employers for the End Point Assessment (EPA) within the Optical sector.

Some of the key duties of the role will include:

• To prepare, agree and review apprenticeship training plans in accordance with awarding organisations specifications and standards, ensuring the effective evaluation of such programmes.
• To assess and support learners on Level 3 Optical Assistant with portfolios and support in preparation for their EPA to enable learners to complete the required standard.
• To design, deliver, and co-ordinate online Optical delivery session.
• Support the learners and employers through setting relevant work-based projects and assisting with the portfolio build to showcase for the end point assessment.
• To conduct reviews, face to face or through Teams with the employer and learners reviewing skills, knowledge, and behaviours through reviewing and setting of smart targets including English and Mathematics.
• To effectively manage the Quality Assurance process of qualifications in line with awarding organisation specifications and standards to continuously improve the learner journey.

Some essential requirements:

• Accredited qualification minimum Level 2 in Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant vocational sectors.
• Significant experience of working within the Optical Sector.
• Robust knowledge of vocational occupational qualifications and curriculum including Functional Skills, Vocational and Work Skills and Behaviours.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and how to implement effective policy.
• Strong knowledge of Equality & Diversity and safeguarding and how to implement effective policy.
• Hold a Level 6 Dispensing Optician Qualification.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable requirements:

• Possession of a professional qualification in accordance with occupational position held (e.g. an assessor/internal verifier’s award and vocational qualification – minimum level 3).
• Possession of a teaching qualification. 
• Knowledge of quality assurance practice (assessment processes).
• First Aid Qualification.

Please refer to the role profile for additional information

Why work for Training 2000?

We believe Training 2000 is a great place to work. We genuinely care about our employees and offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Birthday leave
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan (after qualifying period)
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression
• Family friendly policies
• Modern facilities and on-site cafeteria
• Hybrid working
• Free parking (on and off-site)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Sunday, 26 May 2024

Location: Blackburn

Contract type: Permanent

Department: Professional Services

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Safeguarding Statement

Training 2000 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, learners, sub-contractors, employers, and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or a check via the Update Service as well as other recruitment checks.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we conduct online / social media checks for all candidates shortlisted for interviews to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young people.

Training 2000 are committed to equality, diversity, and access for all.

We reserve the right to close this job vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.