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Racing Equine Trainer CoachThe full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.Reading, BerkshireFull Time Permanent This position includes an additional London weighting/fringe allowance ranging from 2,000 to 4,000, depending on your place of residence.26,000 - 33,000 plus great benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 4 days christmas shut down, 1 day off for birthday plus bank holidays, Early finish Fridays, Westfield Health benefits, employee ownership, pension scheme, long service awards - One off payments, increased annual leave, 45p per mile mileage allowanceOur award winning training provider are on a mission to grow their Racing and Equine sectors, they arelooking to strengthen theirdelivery team with the appointment of a new team member based within the Reading area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for the equine industry who would like to work within an Ofsted Good Government Funded Work-Based Training Provider. Theydeliver work-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship programmes to all age groups, who have left school and are employed. They offer programmes within the Equine, Animal Care, and Business Services sectors and are delivered by a national network of highly qualified industry Trainer-Coaches and work with over 800 employers in both England and Wales.To actively manage a caseload of learners and deliver our Equine and Racing qualifications ensuring compliance with the Department of Education (DfE) funding rules. You will work closely with learners, employers, the Curriculum Specialist for Functional Skills, and IQAs to ensure a high level of quality throughout every stage of the learner journey. Our blended learning model offers a combination of Face to Face and Remote delivery, bespoke to each learner.Key Responsibilities / AccountabilitiesThe chosen candidate will be a high performing, qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has a thirst for delivering a high quality service to all concerned parties. Experience in the delivery of Apprenticeship Standards and the differences in the sector post 2017 reforms is highly desirable.This will include supporting the entire learner journey, including:Enrolment / induction and initial assessmentEquine & Racing care teaching, learning and assessmentCoaching / mentoringDelivery of Functional Skills English and mathSupporting the wider curriculum (PREVENT, British Values, Safeguarding, ICT, Information, Advice and Guidance, etc.)Correct completion of mandatory paperwork to evidence all aspects of the learner journey to an auditable standardYou will work closely with learners and employers and report to your Area Manager, as well as being fully supported by a Curriculum Specialist for the delivery for your learners to achieve the required Functional Skills and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) to ensure a high level of quality throughout the delivery of the programme.Personal QualitiesAbility to promote and adhere to the companys values and behavioursExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational and planning skillsExcellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and multi-taskAccuracy and attention to detailEssential industry specific experience:Up-to-date, relevant, deep, and broad experience of working within the Equine and/or Racing industry in management or at level such as i.e., head lad/lass, yard manager, senior instructor.Passion for work-based learningExperience in the occupational area of the apprenticeships including practical and current knowledge of working practices, infrastructure, tools and technologies to support applicationsOccupational competence with a comprehensive and proven track record of service in the equine and racing industry supported by a detailed and documented CPD recordExtensive knowledge and experience of horse anatomy, physiology, and welfareComprehensive experience of best practice for workplace saddlery, equipment and clothing used and how to maintain itDemonstrable knowledge of safe working practices in an equine and racing environment including routine yard, field duties and horse husbandryEssential qualifications:Work-based Diploma in Level 3 Work Based Diploma in Horse Care and Management or Racehorse Care and Management or BHS Stage 3 Care and Ride.Level 2 Functional Skills in English and math or ability to undertake them successfully within probation periodExperience of working with and maintaining quality assurance processes and complying with regulatory requirementsCommitment to continuous professional development relevant to the industry area being assessed. xjdpvnf Essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours:Have working knowledge of the equestrian and racing sectorProduce excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience of providing supportive, concise feedback to learners, assessors and key stakeholdersHave experience of producing clear, accurate and detailed written reports, including remarks / enquiries about resultsBe a self-starter, with drive, ambition and investigative skillsDemonstrate effective time management with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise effectivelyHave the ability to build a strong working relationship with employers, learners and colleaguesDemonstrate outstanding integrity and interpersonal skills and behaviours and confidently deal with a wide range of peopleBe able to work on your own with initiative and maturity but also able to work as a team player with a can do attitude and a good sense of humourHave a customer focused commercial awarenessHave the ability to offer guidance on careers advice and next steps after completing an ApprenticeshipBe aware of delicate and sensitive areas of confidentialityTo apply for the role of Racing Equine Trainer Coach in Reading please email your cv toTina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and welfare to work sectors nationally. 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