Oaklands College
Trainer and Skills Coach for Engineering
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Engineering Apprenticeship Trainer & Skills Coach
About the Role
Oaklands is seeking an inspiring Engineering Apprenticeship Trainer & Skills Coach to shape the next generation of engineering talent. You’ll deliver high-quality training, coaching, and assessment, guiding apprentices through their full journey as they build the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for success. With over 100 years of transformational education, Oaklands is a vibrant, ambitious community expanding its professional training offer, and this role sits at the heart of that growth.
You’ll work closely with apprentices and employers, carrying out workplace assessments, setting meaningful targets, and ensuring timely achievement of apprenticeship standards. Strong communication, organisation, and a passion for developing others are essential, along with experience delivering training in an apprenticeship or educational setting.
In return, Oaklands offers a supportive, people-centred culture with standout benefits, including:
- A free on-site gym
- Private healthcare options
- Wellbeing support
If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today.
Key Responsibilities
Training and Coaching
- Own the end-to-end apprenticeship/foundation apprenticeship journey, having a meaningful impact on apprentices’ lives.
- Deliver high-quality, industry-specific training and coaching to apprentices through face-to-face, online, and workplace settings.
- Develop and deliver engaging learning sessions, workshops, and group activities to support apprentices’ development.
- Conduct regular progress reviews with apprentices and their employers to align targets with apprenticeship standards.
- Embed key themes (Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), etc.) into all taught sessions.
- Use apprentices’ individual starting points to plan tailored learning plans, supporting them to achieve the highest grades possible.
Assessment and Feedback
- Assess apprentices’ work and performance against set standards, providing constructive feedback and action plans.
- Maintain quality and integrity of assessment records within the college’s e-portfolio system.
- Prepare apprentices for assessments, ensuring awareness of requirements and standards.
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Employer Engagement
- Agree a training plan with apprentices and employers using apprenticeship standards, ensuring compliance with funding rules.
- Liaise with employers to support workplace training and development, providing progress updates.
- Support employers to create supportive learning environments and guide them on their role in the apprenticeship programme.
- Collaborate with the business development team to foster strong employer relationships and promote apprenticeships.
Learner Support
- Provide pastoral and academic support, addressing barriers to learning and progression.
- Develop and implement individual learning plans based on apprentices’ needs and career goals.
- Offer advice and guidance on career progression opportunities.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Provide regular reports to employers, apprentices, and the College with time-bound action plans.
- Adhere to college quality assurance processes, ensuring internal and external standards are met.
- Maintain compliance with DfE funding rules and regulatory requirements (Ofsted, Awarding Organisation, Assessment Organisation).
- Participate in internal and external audits.
Professional Development
- Maintain and update skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.
- Participate in staff development programmes.
- Assist with marketing and promotion of Oaklands Training & Development.
Senior Trainer and Skills Coach Responsibilities
- External Liaison:
- Be the primary point of contact with external verifiers, ensuring consistent assessment standards.
- Prepare and organise documentation for external audits.
- Inspection Preparation:
- Compile evidence for internal and external inspections.
- Internal Quality Assurance (IQA):
- Oversee IQA for assigned learners.
- Support assessors by fostering best standards and leading quality reviews.
- Any additional duties may arise as Oaklands evolves.
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisation and time management.
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Passion for supporting learners.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in training and coaching within apprenticeship or education settings.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., PTLLS, A1 Assessor Award, TAQA, IQA) are desirable.
- Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, frameworks, and assessment processes.
- Experience supporting workplace learning with employers.
- Proficiency in e-portfolio systems and Microsoft Office.
- Relevant vocational qualifications or industry experience.
Your Future Starts at Oaklands
At Oaklands College, we build a vibrant and innovative team that supports creativity and learner-centred education. Here’s what we offer:
Benefits
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent contributions
- On-going CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses
- Free on-site permit parking
- On-site gym (St Albans Campus) and discounted wellness treatments
- Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel via UNO Bus Scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer mentor network
- Staff development days and annual awards celebrating achievements
- Located in a Disability Confident college
Oaklands actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—we encourage you to apply now to shape futures with us!
For more information about Oaklands, click [here].
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