Job Description

Bury College have an exciting opportunity within their Childcare Learning & Skills Coach team, this is a part time (22.2 hours per week), fixed term position for the academic year 25/26. This role would suit either an experienced Assessor, or someone with a background in the Childcare industry.



The role of Learning and Skills Coach - Childcare is responsible supporting a group of apprentices whilst ensuring the College standards and quality performance indicators are delivered.



Following and abiding by the College Standards and Core Principals and assuring excellence in the experience, progress and outcomes for the Apprentices and their employers, you will inspire, motivate and raise learners' aspirations and participate in the development, planning and delivery of a range of standards, frameworks and programmes within your curriculum area.



Delivering consistently good or better learning outcomes and progress by employing an effective variety of learning methods, skills development, coaching and mentoring, you will carry out practical assessments and demonstrate a commitment and value of the importance of maths, English and ICT skills to the learners' future and ensure the learners are full engaged in continual development of these skills.



Candidates for this role must have experience in a relevant occupational setting and a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in that occupational specialism. Candidates should also either have an Assessor and/or Verifier Award (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards this during their probation period. Ideally with experience of delivering Employer Responsive programmes including Apprenticeships, you must be capable of tracking, monitoring and providing feedback on learner progress to management, learners and employers.



Due to the field based nature of the role, you must hold a full driving licence, have the use of a car and be willing to travel within the Greater Manchester region.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students each year.



Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

Why choose Bury College to be your next employer.

We are a friendly, forward-looking college where all our staff are valued. We pride ourselves in the fact that all our staff are supported & encouraged to perform at their best. We invest significantly in staff development & have CPD Events throughout the year.



Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.



The benefits of working for us?


45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure Occupational sick pay Teachers Pension Fund Flexible working Family Friendly Policy Special Leave of Absence Paid leave for religious festivals Sabbaticals Comprehensive induction and on-going training Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Service Onsite gym Cycle to Work Scheme Onsite nursery Free onsite parking Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of 296 for first aid duties

NB Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.