Job Description

We are looking for a Wellbeing and Pastoral Lead to join our Apprenticeship Training Team based in Oxford.This role will co-ordinate and lead the well-being and pastoral programme for all apprentices and HNC Learners, devising an outstanding enrichment programme, supporting the well-being of all learners and monitoring the completion of year one progress reviews and communication with employers.The role will require you to ensure that a consistent high quality training provision is maintained, that meets and exceeds all internal and external monitoring (ESFA, Ofsted, matrix, internal and external quality processes and audits).You will also be an inspirational lead for the well-being and pastoral mentor team, enabling them to provide outstanding support to all learners within MTC Training.Duties And ResponsibilitiesDuties and Responsibilities in the role will include:

  • Responsible for leading the well-being and pastoral team.
  • Responsible for completion of year one progress reviews meeting the requirements of ESFA Funding Rules.
  • Co-ordinating employer attendance at progress reviews.
  • Devise and lead MTC Training’s enrichment programme.
  • Responsible for completion of apprentice Pro Monitor pages and recording off the job hours for year one of the apprenticeship programme.
  • Over seeing weekly score completion and submission and working with MIS team to communicate to employers.
  • Attendance at progress update meetings with key employer partners.
  • Support the Apprentice Programme Manager with recruitment activities and onboarding of apprentices and HNC learners.
  • Ensure sufficient colleague coverage in-centre during teaching weeks.
  • Lead and support the delivery team with timely employer and learner communication with block-release information.
  • Portraying MTC Training positively and hosting employer visits to centre as required.
  • Ensure learner workplace health, safety and welfare by working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Mental Health First Aiders.

Person SpecificationWe are looking for a candidate who:

  • Be customer and quality focused.
  • Be approachable, and able to handle issues with sensitivity and confidentiality.
  • Able to work independently with own initiative and in a team.
  • Be comfortable updating various internal stakeholders on a regular basis and give presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Highly articulate and presentable.
  • High levels of organisation skill and attention to detail.
  • Work under own initiative.
  • Experience in leading a team.
  • Passionate advocate of apprenticeships and training.
  • Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

All aspects of the role are to be carried in adherence to the MTC RIGHT way values: acting responsibly, providing inspirational leadership, delivering in the broadest sense a great working environment, leading with honesty and integrity, and promoting teamwork.About The MTCThe Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry – often referred to as ‘the valley of death’.It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the ‘workshop’.Over the following 10+ years the MTC’s rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.We now have over 800 talented employees working with us.During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

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