Course Manger- Golf Greenkeeping - York, United Kingdom - Askham Bryan College

Askham Bryan College

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York, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications only accepted through the Askham Bryan College website

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Newcastle.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Arboriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Professional Tree Surgery, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness and Uniformed Public Services.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Sports Turf & Golf Greenkeeping Course Manager to join our Apprenticeships Department at our York campus.

This role will be employed for 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

We are seeking an individual who will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality training to an agreed teaching caseload, delivering a range of Golf Greenkeeping skills.

This role will involve visiting Apprentices in their workplace to carry out progress checks, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA.

Hardwired in to what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning.

We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.

Our colleagues enjoy a range of generous benefits including 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to bank holidays, ample free parking, canteen facilities, support for continuous professional development (CPD), a Teacher's Pension/Local Government Pension and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.

Main Purpose of the role

To coordinate the training process for apprentices on programme, to ensure a high quality experience and timely achievement of the apprenticeship.
To carry out the responsibilities of a lecturer/trainer and assessor to an agreed caseload across a number of college sites
To provide regular and timely reports to the Head of Apprenticeships and comply with current funding and qualification requirements

Key Tasks / responsibilities:

All tasks to be carried out in a consistent manner with the corporation's culture.

To interview and conduct Initial Assessment for all prosepctive apprentices.
To engage employers and assist applicants in finding suitable employment.
To undertake contract setup visits to employers prior to the enrolment of apprentices.
To undertake health and safety reviews of employers premises and all related monitoring.
To plan and deliver induction programmes for all apprentices.
Ensure Individual Learning Plans/ Commitment Statements are in place for all apprentices on programme.
Prepare assessment plans in conjuction with the employer and learner
To coordinate the offjob training for apprentices, including Functional Skills.
Deliver high quality teaching to an agreed annual caseload.
To monitor, review and assess an appropriate caseload of apprentices on programme throughout the North of England.
Carry out the role of Internal Quality Assurance to an agreed caseload in line with programme requirements.
To identify support needs and arrange pastoral support for apprentices as required.
To ensure that all designated records/evidence is in place and maintained/ updated to comply with funding and qualification requirements, including the use of eportfolio and online learning platforms.
To liaise with the Head of Apprenticeships on all matters of curriculum development/ course evaluation and review
To monitor and report on the completion of all components of the Apprenticeship Programme
To chair and administer regular course team meetings and coordinate the delivery and assessment team to ensure timely apprenticeship completions.
To maintain a Course Team Rolling Action Plan and to complete the Annual Course Review
Manage and maintain learner morale and discipline working closely with college managers to assure an appropriate learning environment.
Carry out high quality Apprenticeship End Point Assessment for Land Based Assessments Limited to an agreed caseload.
Assist in the promotion of the College and recruitment for full and parttime courses
Contribute to a sensitive and supportive approach to equality and diversity.
Perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level or responsibility.

Personal Development Behaviour & Welfare Management

Manage student expectations by implementing the student disciplinary policy and procedure.

Role Dimensions

Participate in professional development activities as required.
Support the department in the planning and preparation of crosscollege events and other marketing activities.

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