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Training Advisor – Hairdressing

Closing date: 11/10/2024

Reference: REQ105606

22.2 hours / Temporary

33,024 - 34,834 *

Aberystwyth

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

Lifelong Learning and Skills is seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated individual to:

  • deliver high quality tuition and assessment in a specialism and related subjects across the appropriate Curriculum Range
  • to comply with all Ceredigion County Council and HCT Policies and Procedures
  • to undertake all duties in line with the Health & Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
  • to comply with individual and corporate responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and for Child Safeguarding and Vulnerable Adults
  • to take responsibility for course/personal tutorship and assist with the welfare, guidance, counselling and induction of learners, as required
  • to oversee and take responsibility for practical projects both internal and external to HCT and visits to alternative venues

In exchange for your skills and interest, we will offer in return the opportunity to work in a forward thinking and ambitious organisation located in an area recognised for its stunning landscapes ad beaches. Furthermore, you will have:

  • from 27 up to 34 days annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays)
  • flexible working arrangements
  • local Government Pension Scheme
  • learning and development opportunities
  • salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme
  • health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to our local leisure centers
  • child care vouchers
  • life-style savings and Vectis card

    We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

    • Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for you to travel within Ceredigion on a regular basis.
    • Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

    Job Description and Person Specification

    For further details please contact Nerys Morgan on 07966190006 or N.Morgan2@hctceredigion.org.uk

    Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

    We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

      What we offer

      Work-life balance

      Lifestyle savings scheme

      Generous employer pension scheme

      Cycle to work scheme

      Learning and development

      Where you'll work

      Schools and Culture

      We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows: 

      • School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
      • Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
      • Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
      • Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
      • School Admissions
      • Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
      • Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
      • Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
      • Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training
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