We are currently seeking a Part Time (0.5) Training Coordinator - Early Years and Teaching Assistant to join The Bedford College Group in Leighton Buzzard.

As a Training Coordinator you play an important role in the success of our students by working on the following tasks:

• To coordinate the training for work based provision
• To deliver and assess knowledge and competence components for apprentices and work based learners
• To ensure that tracking systems for work based learners are updated regularly and accurately
• To establish and maintain effective relationships with employers and classroom based tutors to ensure regular communication about performance and progress
• Deliver bespoke commercial courses in the workplace and at college

Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge and Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, 2021) including taking responsibility of any alterations or reviews of the Early Years Sector, alongside the following qualifications:

• Relevant Level 3 qualification
• Early Years Qualification
• English and Mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent.
• TAQA L3 or equivalent qualification (or be working towards)

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:"Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and"Tresham"College"in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;"Shuttleworth"College,"a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport"alongside"Silverstone"race circuit."To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Terms and Conditions - BCPS

• Part Time (0.5 FTE)
• 27 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays - Pro rata
• Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking (subject to availability)
• Retail and leisure discounts