Could this be your chance of a new teaching career?
SINCE it was founded in 1966, Rochdale Training has reshaped its curriculum to meet the needs of local employers and the community, working in partnership with amazing businesses of all shapes and sizes.
The training provider is proud to offer both full and part-time education and training across a broad range of subjects and course levels for both young people and adults.
●●LOOKING to pass on your skills to the next generation?
Due to continued growth, Rochdale Training is recruiting tutors with sector skills, knowledge and/or several years of hands-on experience who are keen to train young and older adults.
No formal teacher training qualifications are required, as Rochdale Training will provide full training for those with the right experience.
The successful candidates should have:
● Occupational competence in a work environment and knowledge in specific sector areas.
● The ability to inspire and engage students to achieve their full potential and a passion for teaching and learning.
●●Be organised with an ability to work towards challenging targets and managing time effectively.
● Hold grades of 4 and above (A-C) in maths and English or the equivalent.
●●Be ICT literate.
●●INDUSTRY experts pass skills on
Roxanne Sharp is one of Rochdale Training’s successful applicants. Below, she shared what her experience has been like with the training provider.
●●CAN you tell us about your career so far?
“I started in a customer service/admin role and then moved on to an admin role working for a commercial waste company.
Once my children were at school I started to work as a carer and completed the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma. As I built my knowledge and skills, I moved into the senior carer role and completed the Lead Adult Care Worker qualification,” said Roxanne.
She added: “I was then given an opportunity by Rochdale Training to become a trainee tutor and start teaching apprentices in Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care. I was initially a trainee tutor while I completed my qualifications, now I’ve completed my training and I’ve been given tutor status.”
●●WHAT did your first six months at Rochdale Training involve?
Roxanne explained: “The first six months involved training and shadowing to enable me to learn and develop skills in the industry. I took part in numerous training days, enrolled in an assessor’s course, and completed
Level 3 in Education and Training.
“I was allocated a small number of learners after being here for eight weeks and was eased into the teaching process.”
●●WHAT have been the highs of teaching apprentices?
Roxanne said: “I am very passionate and enthusiastic about teaching as it has a positive impact on learners on their journey, it’s very rewarding as it enables me to help shape their future.
“To support me I have an allocated mentor who is the curriculum lead for my subject.
“The deputy manager for the business department is always on hand to help with any queries too.”
●●WHY did you decide to teach and would you recommend it to others?
Roxanne said: “I felt like I was ready for a new challenge and mentoring the apprentices sent by the local college and them achieving good grades gave me the confidence to move forward with it as a career choice.
“I would recommend teaching to others as it has had a positive impact on my life.”
●●NEW opportunities for a bright future
● Here are some of the current vacancies on offer at Rochdale Training:
● Health and social care tutor
●●Early years tutor
●●Business admin/customer service tutor
● Residential childcare tutor
● Support engineering instructor
● Employer skills advisor
● Functional skills maths specialist support tutorv
● Fabrication and welding instructor
● HNC engineering tutor
● Hand fitting and maintenance tutor/assessor
●●TO find out more or apply for a role, visit the website, email Mwhittaker@ rochdaletraining.co.uk or call 0170 6631 417.