Training Advisor - Hairdressing & Beauty

Neath Port Talbot Council

Contract Type: Fixed Term Grant Funded until 30/04/2024 (potential for extension)

Hours: Part Time 7.5 hours per week (with potential for additional hours, where available)

We are currently looking for a Training Advisor in Hair and Beauty to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for - managing a caseload of school learners undertaking a variety of courses, qualifications and programmes offered by Skills & Training within the hairdressing, barbering and/or beauty sectors. The post holder will ensure that learners are given appropriate support and guidance in order to achieve their full potential and meet all the key performance indicators in place externally from our Lead Contractor and internally set within Skills & Training.

The post will demand a high degree of occupationally specific experience.

The main duties of the post:

Undertake the delivery of agreed occupational and technical/knowledge based qualifications.
Undertake teaching sessions with learners in line with their individual learning plan and achieve their individual learning plans within the allocated timescale.
Design and deliver appropriate learning materials and resources to support the courses/qualifications delivered at Skills & Training.
Assess and verify vocational competence and technical knowledge & skills of learners, as appropriate.
To be responsible for a caseload of learners within the hairdressing/barbering/beauty sector(s).
To ensure that programmes of learning are delivered at the appropriate levels for individual learners.
Ensure learners are fully inducted to their programme and monitor and review learner's progress at regular intervals as per agreed policy and against agreed targets.
Canvas new work placements and develop an employer base for continued expansion of training initiatives.
Undertake the inspection of placements to ensure compliance with the required standards of the section.
Represent the section at Careers Conventions, Schools talks and working parties as required.
Organise and deliver pre-exit courses and other section led courses as required.
To attend internal and external stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
Refer learners where appropriate to alternative sources of learning/counselling guidance provision, responding to and helping them to resolve their difficulties, thereby ensuring required standards of learners' welfare and training.
Maintain, update and complete appropriate documentation including learner enrolment paperwork and ongoing programme records, qualification records and including learning plans, learner monitoring/reviewing reports, placement records, college/sub-contractor reports, relevant examination bodies' documentation and others as required.
Liaise and provide records to external stakeholders such as Working Wales, College Providers, Employers and other parties, in line with GDPR legislation, who are involved in the delivery of the training provision as appropriate.
Liaise with and meet with appropriate Examination/Awarding Bodies where required.
Provide reports/updates for Contract Administrators, Team Leaders and Management, as appropriate.
Provide data to update and maintain Management Information Systems for the sector/programme.
To maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in vocational training and related programmes and to ensure continuing professional development activities are undertaken.
To be involved in the Staff Development Review process and to set and review targets for own personal development.
Maintain EWC Registration annually.

Other

Ensure that the Local Authority policies are observed and in particular in respect of equal opportunities.
To recognise and act on the basis that the role is politically restricted under the terms of Local Government Act 1989.
The job description is subject to regular review as part of the Staff Development Review process.
To undertake such other duties which may be reasonably required commensurate with the salary grade and capabilities of the post holder

You will have experience in/of;

A minimum of 3 years' occupational experience in the hair, barbering and/or beauty field
Experience of working with young people and/or adults in a school/educational or work based setting
Experience of delivering class based theory and practice sessions against qualifications/courses (off the job training).
Understanding of work based learning programmes, training requirements in advertised sector(s) and the systems and processes in delivering courses to learners and qualifications

Ideally you will;

Possess or working towards A1 and V1 awards/ TAQA and or verifier awards or equivalent
Possess NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing and or barbering/beauty
Possess Further Education Teaching Certificate or equivalent (such as PGCE/PTTLS)
Possess Essential Skills Wales Qualifications and/or practitioners certificate
Possess GCSE (or equivalent/higher) in Maths and English grade C and above/Level 2

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have experience across more than one discipline in the hairdressing, beauty industry and barbering sectors.

The post may require extensive travel across South Wales so therefore the ability to drive and have own vehicle is desirable.

Education Workforce Council membership will be required.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact (Michelle Akerman) on

Phone: 07920 689200 or

Email: m.akerman@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people & vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

The post holder will be required to learn Welsh Language skills when appointed to post.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.