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Senior Motor Vehicle Training Advisor

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Carlisle, Cumbria CA64RR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Training Advisor - Motor Vehicle position is a permanent, full-time role with a salary range of £34,000 - £37,700.
  • The role involves supporting Motor Vehicle apprentices through the planning, delivery, and assessment of training programmes.
  • Candidates are required to have a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle, relevant industry experience, and a recognised teaching qualification or A1 Assessor Award.
  • The position also requires strong organisational, communication, and assessment skills, with a focus on promoting and developing Motor Vehicle apprenticeships.
  • Applicants should ideally have several years of relevant experience in the industry to effectively monitor apprentice progress and conduct workplace reviews.

Job Title: Senior Training Advisor - Motor Vehicle

Role type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £34,000 - £37,700

Overview

This role supports Motor Vehicle apprentices through planning, delivery, and assessment of training programmes. The postholder will work closely with apprentices and employers to ensure successful progression and completion of Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment (EPA). The role also includes promoting and developing Motor Vehicle apprenticeships across the industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, deliver and assess Motor Vehicle apprenticeship training.

  • Conduct Training Needs Analyses and initial skills assessments.

  • Monitor apprentice progress and conduct regular workplace reviews.

  • Support quality assurance and liaise with awarding bodies.

  • Prepare learners for EPA and oversee the learner journey.

  • Deliver up to 170 hours of teaching/training annually (extendable as needed).

  • Assist with administration, placement monitoring, and employer engagement.

  • Promote apprenticeship programmes and maintain strong employer relationships.

Professional Expectations
  • Represent the organisation professionally and uphold internal values.

  • Respect and support colleagues, learners, and partners.

  • Adhere to policies on Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, and quality improvement.

  • Contribute to internal quality reviews and continuous improvement.

Requirements
  • Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle.

  • Relevant industry experience.

  • A recognised teaching qualification and/or A1 Assessor Award.

  • Strong organisational, communication, and assessment skills.

Benefits
  • 40-50 days annual leave (including bank holidays and closure days).

  • Generous pension scheme.

  • Flexible working opportunities.

  • Free onsite parking.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

Dovetail and Slate Limited (Company No. 11351060) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, candidates, and partner organisations to share this commitment.

Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency (for permanent recruitment) and an Employment Business (for temporary and contract staff) under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Dovetail and Slate is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, and we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes.

By applying for this role, you consent to Dovetail and Slate processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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