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The Opportunity…

althaus digital are an Ofsted graded OUTSTANDING training provider who do things differently. Our aim is to unleash the digital leaders of tomorrow by equipping our learners with the powerful combination of technical skills and leadership abilities they need to maximise their growth and realise their potential.

The Role…

To train, mentor, and motivate learners to become the digital leaders of the future by harnessing knowledge the apprentice already possesses and forging this into skills they can apply within the workplace. You will be training our learners on the IT Solutions Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3), Information Communication Technician (Level 3)Network Engineering (Level 4).

The focus is to not only mentor apprentices to a point where they can achieve their End Point Assessment, but develop them in to become integral members of their wider working team and ultimately become future leaders.

What you can expect in an IT Trainer role at althaus:

• To advise, guide and assist learners through the apprenticeship through the EPA
• Mentoring and motivating apprentices through a range of physical and virtual workplace visits to ensure they are gathering the best evidence to put into their portfolio of evidence
• Managing a case load of learners across a range of clients
• Offer Functional Skills support as necessary
• Take overall responsibility for each apprentice’s journey, their progression and provide pastoral care
• Improve and update teaching resources to meet developing need
• Adapt mentoring/coaching style to meet the broad range of learning needs, including those with additional learning needs
• Maintain appropriate apprentice progress tracking systems and follow procedures relating to quality, compliance, management, and assessment in line with the Standard and all other regulatory requirements
• Maintain professional knowledge to support in professional development
• To embed British Values, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety into all programme delivery
• Meet KPIs, including timely completions and effective project submissions

We are seeking applicants who meet the following criteria:

The ideal candidate will hold a L4 equivalent or above IT qualification in Network or alternatively vendor certifications to back up their knowledge level as the course content is very technical.

They will also have experience delivering the apprenticeship standards (ICTL3 and NEL4) would also be hugely beneficial so they are familiar with the standard and content of the training.

An enthusiastic mentor with a willingness to get the best out of people. Motivational and passionate about digital marketing, cyber security, software development or IT solutions, who engages learners both physically and virtually from all age ranges

You will know your learners on an individual level to be able to develop and progress their careers. Aiming not only for learners to pass their apprenticeship but to be setting high professional standards. You will act as an inspirational role model for what they can become.

We expect all staff to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes great customer service to build a long-standing relationship. The role will include regional travel to meet the needs of our apprentice’s location and business requirements.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Previous experience of assessing or mentoring in an Apprenticeships or Commercial setting (ICTL3 and NEL4)
• Relevant IT qualifications and relevant occupational competence. (L4 equivalent or above IT qualification in Network or alternatively vendor certifications to back up their knowledge level as the course content is very technical.)
• Engaging Delivery Style.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication
• Highly motivated, persuasive, persistent and patient
• Professional, have a mature personality and be able to gain people’s confidence and put them to ease
• Team player
• Excellent communicator
• Working knowledge of Google Analytics

Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge

• Ability and proven experience of presenting technical training courses
• Mentor/Assessing Qualification (A1/TAQA)
• Previous experience of supporting apprentices through EPA including knowledge of the full gateway process
• Teaching Qualification/PTLLS
• Experience of supporting apprentices remotely via Zoom/Microsoft Teams

Some of the vast rewards of working at althaus:

🌴25 days annual leave (rising to 26 after 3 years’ service and 29 after 5 years)

🎂Your birthday off!

🛋️Vibrant central office space

🏡Flexible working options

💰Ongoing investment in your professional development

🎾Team building days and social opportunities

💻Discounted accelerator courses for your friends & family

🤝Be part of an outstanding provider

This is a hybrid role and will require travel to Derby (East Midlands) for meetings at least 2 days per month.

If this role sounds like you, then please apply directly via our website or email your CV and an introductory note to hr@althausdigital.co.uk

We are an independent training provider and this position may involve working with children and vulnerable adults. At althaus we are committed to safeguarding and follow safer recruitment guidelines, part of which is obtaining references for all our potential staff, volunteers and partners.

Althaus is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background.