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We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the Role:

This post will holistically plan, co-ordinate, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices based in the Early Years Education sector from level 2 to level 5. Knowledge and experience from working in the Early Years and or Schools sector will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.

Job Responsibilities

Assessment:

• Conduct skills reviews with apprentices and employers to identify gaps.
• Develop and implement individualized training plans.
• Maintain candidate records and perform workplace observations.
• Deliver high-quality training, including functional skills, to meet awarding body standards.
• Assess skills and behaviours, providing feedback via the ePortfolio system.

Training:

• Create tailored action plans for candidates.
• Deliver workplace training covering Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours.
• Support English and Maths training, ensuring successful completion in collaboration with FS specialists.
• Provide tutorial support on Prevent, British Values, Personal Development, Behaviour, Welfare, Safeguarding, and additional learning needs.
• Conduct remote webinars for apprentices.
• Train on British Values, Prevent, mental health, well-being, career guidance, and safety topics.

Coordination and Support:

• Monitor candidate progress and support portfolio completion and assessments, setting timely completion targets.
• Record and report on Additional Learning Support (ALS).
• Provide apprenticeship program information to employers and employees.
• Collaborate with line managers for reviews and appraisals.
• Supply data on programs and learners, contributing to self-assessment monitoring.
• Manage the start-up pack and evidence base for apprentices.
• Attend CPD, Standardization events, and company conferences in Bristol.
• Support apprentices and employers in the End Point Assessment process.

Administration:

• Complete documentation for signing up new candidates and tracking their progress.
• Maintain records of candidate progress against targets.
• Document employer visits, candidate reviews, assessment visits, and other appointments.
• Ensure timely student achievement and complete necessary Gateway and End Point Assessment documentation.

About You:

The success of Best Practice Network rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction.  It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student-centredness, equality of opportunity and parity of esteem for staff and students. 

At Best Practice Network we are:

• Passionate and excited about learning
• Inclusive and supportive
• Responsive to student, employer and community needs
• Always aspiring to the highest standards
• Professional and enterprising
• Innovative and creative
• Friendly and welcoming

The following criteria are used to shortlist applicants and assess candidates.  Please show evidence of how you meet these criteria in your application.
 

Essential Criteria	How Measured
Hold a qualification or have experience in the subject area	Application
Have up to date industry knowledge	Application/Interview
Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications	Application/Certificates
Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role	Application/interview
Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners	Application/Interview
Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e-portfolio’s	Application/Interview
Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time	Application/interview
Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites	Application
Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative	Interview
Desirable Criteria	How Measured
Hold an assessor qualification	Application
Hold a relevant degree	Application
Hold an IV/IQA qualification	Application
Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment	Application
Early Years Advanced Practitioner or Management experience	Application