Work based learning practitioner - Catering and Hospitality CC/2801

Salary: £24,111 - £24,717

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title: Work based learning Practitioner - Hospitality and Catering

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent: Part-time 22.2 hours per week (60%)

Salary: £32,608 - £36,748 (this is the full time salary, salary will be pro rata depending on working pattern)

We currently have a vacancy for a Work-based learning Practitioner in Hospitality and Catering

The Practitioner will assess against the full range of qualifications in Hospitality & Catering and have experience in dealing with customers and professional cookery.

The successful candidate will work with a caseload of learners and conduct a Training needs analysis. They will enrol the learners on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities. The Practitioner will also deliver underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1-1 or workshop basis (recommended maximum group size 8)

The post holder will monitor learners' progress towards qualifications, give them constructive feedback, and guide them in preparing an e-portfolio of evidence. Furthermore, they will assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.

Essential requirements

• Be qualified at a minimum level 3 or above in Hospitality & Catering
  
• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (TAQA)
  
• Possess or be willing to work towards a Quality Assurance qualification (Currently 401 TAQA Unit).
  
• Level 2 English/Welsh and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
  
• Possess or be willing to work towards a Digital Literacy Level 2 qualification
  
• Experience in liaising and partnering with external managers in the industry
  
• Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met
  
• Able to demonstrate personal resilience to cope with a range of difficult situations
  
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education
  

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave