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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.

Key Responsibilities  

• Complete skills reviews with apprentices and employers and identify skill and knowledge gaps 
• Develop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to candidate needs 
• Maintain records relevant to individual candidates 
• Support the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates’ requirements 
• Assess Skills and behaviours and feedback to learners using the ePortfolio system. 

• Support the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates’ requirements 
• Assess Skills and behaviours and feedback to learners using the ePortfolio system. 

 
Training 

• Develop individual action plans tailored to candidate needs 
• Support the delivery of training using approved training resources in the workplace to cover Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. 
• English and Maths – Training, monitoring, supporting, recording and reporting to ensure successful completion in partnership with FS specialist 
• Provide tutorial support including key training for the Apprentice (and Employer around Prevent and British Values), Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare, Safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements 
• Supporting with remote online delivery of webinars to groups of apprentices 
• Train and promote British Values and Prevent, mental health and well-being, careers information and guidance and train on topics such as Sexual Exploitation and being safe online 

 
Co-ordination and Support 

• Monitor candidate progress and provide support in completion of portfolios, end point assessments and other evidence setting targets to ensure timely completion 
• Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALS 
• Supply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmes 
• Liaise with Line Manager’s to facilitate Reviews and appraisals 
• Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and learners as required and contribute to the regular self-assessment monitoring process 
• Take responsibility for the quality of the start-up pack (on-boarding) and evidence base for each apprentice 
• Attend CPD and Standardisation events as appropriate remotely and at Bristol Head Office three times per year and attend Company Conferences in Bristol as required 
• Support the apprentice and employer as part of the end Point Assessment process 

 
Administration 

• Complete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new candidates on the programme 
• Maintain documentation that records the progress of candidates on programme against specified targets 
• Complete documentation in relation to visits to employers, candidate reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with candidates and employers 
• Ensure timely achievement of all students on programme and complete the required documentation to achieve Gateway and End Point Assessment 

 
Other 

• Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time 
• Equality & Diversity 
• Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices 
• Safeguarding 
• Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded. 

About you
Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge/Qualities 
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 

• Hold a qualification or have experience in the subject area 
• Have up to date industry knowledge 
• Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications 
• Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role 
• Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners 
• Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e-portfolio’s 
• Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time 
• Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites   
• Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative 
• Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative 

 
Desirable Criteria 

• Hold an assessor qualification 
• Hold a relevant degree 
• Hold an IV/IQA qualification 
• Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment 
• Early Years Advanced Practitioner or Management experience 

 
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. 
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of a DBS check.