Independent Training Services Ltd./SmartStyle Training Ltd. (ITS). Part of Barnsley College.

Professional Services Trainer

Professional Services Trainer – Home Based
ITS
Salary: £27,500 to £32,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Home Based with travel to various sites

Closing date: Sunday 5^th January 2025

About ITS

Independent Training Services is part of Barnsley College (Ofsted Rated Good) and is passionate about teaching and learning. Delivering apprenticeships and courses regionally and nationally can be challenging, but the rewards make the effort worthwhile; we really do change lives. Our new Trainer in Service Industries will be a key part of the team, delivering engaging sessions, providing learner feedback, and ensuring students are making expected progress and working towards outcomes.

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Trainer to join our team at Independent Training Services (ITS), specialising in the Service Industries sector. As a Trainer, you will be delivering engaging and high-quality learning experiences to apprentices within any of the following areas where you are occupationally competent to do so:

Customer Service, Administration, Leadership, Hospitality, Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing, Digital, and Financial Services.

You will help learners develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to achieve their career goals and progress in their chosen fields.

Your role will involve planning and delivering innovative and motivational learning sessions, guiding learners throughout their journey from short-term progress to long-term career aspirations. This will include conducting initial assessments, offering advice, and delivering comprehensive inductions for both learners and employers.

Key responsibilities include creating tailored lesson plans, developing resources, and ensuring apprenticeship requirements such as the 20% off-job training are met. You will also integrate key content, including Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values, into your sessions. Regular assessments, including portfolio reviews and End Point Assessment (EPA) preparation, will also be part of your duties, along with providing timely and constructive feedback to help learners stay on track.

Alongside your teaching duties, you will maintain accurate records of learner progress, conduct regular reviews, and collect feedback to continually improve the quality of training. You will also engage with learners and employers to gather case studies for promotional purposes. Additionally, you will contribute to ITS’s business development by generating leads across various funding streams and supporting the promotion of the curriculum portfolio.

Reasons to Join Us

Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement
Company pension scheme
Free Level 1 Health Care Cover with Westfield Health
Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development and training
Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

About You

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Professional Services Trainer to join ITS and help apprentices succeed in their chosen careers. You’ll bring your expertise in one or more Service Industries areas, such as Customer Service, Administration, Leadership, Hospitality, Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing, Digital, or Financial Services. Your practical knowledge and industry experience will enable you to deliver engaging and high-quality learning sessions that empower learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to achieve their goals.

With a recognised teaching or training qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, you’ll design and deliver tailored lesson plans and resources that meet the needs of diverse learners. You’ll also embed key themes such as Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values into your sessions, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. Alongside teaching, you’ll conduct assessments, provide constructive feedback, and guide learners through their apprenticeship journey, from their initial induction to preparing for End Point Assessments.

Strong organisational skills will be essential as you manage learner progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure all apprenticeship requirements, including 20% off-the-job training, are met. You’ll also engage with employers, gather feedback, and create case studies to continually improve and promote training programmes.

This role also involves contributing to business development by identifying opportunities across various funding streams and supporting the promotion of ITS’s curriculum portfolio. Your ability to connect with learners, employers, and stakeholders, coupled with your enthusiasm for teaching, will make a real difference in shaping future careers.

If you’re a professional with a passion for education and the drive to deliver high-quality training across multiple industries, we’d love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to inspire apprentices and help them achieve their career aspirations.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Required:

Teaching qualification at level 4 and willingness to work towards level 4
TAQA/Assessor qualification at Level 3
Industry qualifications at Level 3 and above
2+ years of experience delivering high-quality apprenticeship provision in leadership and management

Preferred:

End Point Assessment (EPA) Qualification
Experience in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) across the learner journey
2+ years of experience delivering apprenticeships at Level 4 and 5

Please click the links below to complete the application form and return to: Recruitment@barnsley.ac.uk

Application Form

Equal Opportunities & Monitoring Form

Job Description and Person Specification

Closing date for applications Sunday 5^th January 2025 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Independent Training Services (ITS) is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. ITS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Employability Trainer – Home based

Employability Trainer – Home based
ITS
Salary: £25,000 to £27,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Home Based with travel to various sites

Closing date: Monday 6^th January 2025

About ITS

Independent Training Services Ltd. and SmartStyle Training Ltd. (ITS) are national training providers. Whether you are looking for employability skills, apprenticeships or professional training courses, we consistently deliver quality vocational training and education from the classroom to the boardroom.

By bringing together our expertise in commercial training, workforce development and apprenticeships we are well-placed to make a real difference to individual students and businesses alike.

We provide quality training to students who are already employed or preparing to enter into their chosen profession. Our comprehensive portfolio includes accredited end-user IT, business and employability skills courses for individual students, alongside apprenticeships and workforce development for local, regional and national employers. These are delivered by our in-house team of experienced and qualified trainers online, at employer sites and through our network of training centres.

The Opportunity

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions aimed at supporting individuals to gain the essential employability skills and personal development qualifications they need to secure sustained employment. Your role will involve teaching a variety of topics, including job search strategies, positive attitudes, health and safety, mental health awareness, personal development, safeguarding, and customer service skills. These areas are vital for learners as they prepare to enter the workforce or progress further in their careers.

You will work closely with learners across South and West Yorkshire, providing them with the support and guidance needed to enhance their employability prospects. The courses are delivered in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and local employers, which means you’ll be helping people from diverse backgrounds gain the skills they need to move into sustainable, long-term employment.

You will be responsible for tailoring your teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each learner, ensuring that they develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills required for success in their chosen field. You will also have the opportunity to work with local employers, creating links that benefit both the learners and the wider community.

As part of this role, you will ensure learners are fully prepared for the real-world challenges they may face in the workplace by covering essential topics such as safeguarding, British Values, and the Prevent Duty. Additionally, you will focus on improving learners' English and maths skills, which are crucial for both career progression and personal development.

You will be involved in all stages of the learner journey, from conducting initial assessments and delivering inductions to providing continuous support and tracking their progress. This role also includes regularly collecting feedback from learners and employers to evaluate the effectiveness of the courses and ensure we continue to meet their needs.

This role offers a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in learners’ lives while supporting their journey into long-term, sustainable employment.

Reasons to Join Us

Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement
Company pension scheme
Free Level 1 Health Care Cover with Westfield Health
Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development and training
Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need strong teaching and interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for conducting high-quality initial assessments and providing guidance to prospective learners. Delivering exceptional inductions across employability courses and workshops is key, as is tracking attendance and reporting any non-attendance to stakeholders.

You will support learners’ short- and long-term progression into employment by planning and delivering engaging sessions that develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This includes creating session plans, schemes of work, and learner resources. Additionally, you will deliver content on E&D, Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values, and support learners’ English and maths skills throughout the courses.

Assessing learners and providing timely developmental feedback to support their progress is essential. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing learner surveys, and gathering case studies for promotional purposes. Regular updates to your line manager on course progression will be required, along with attending workforce development activities and meetings.

You should be an experienced, passionate educator dedicated to helping learners succeed and contributing to the organisation’s success.

This role is home-based, with venue parking costs covered. Travel expenses can be claimed after the first 15 miles. If you’re looking to join a team that cares about staff wellbeing, values personal development, and strives to positively impact student experiences, ITS is the place for you!