Dog groom skills coach in Gloucester
Posted by Find Recruitment Group LTD
£33,000 a year
Gloucester · Apprenticeship
Dog Grooming & Animal Care Tutor/Assessor
Gloucester | £26,000 - £33,000 + Benefits | Full-Time
I'm working with a well-established national training provider that is looking to appoint an experienced Dog Grooming & Animal Care Tutor/Assessor to support apprentices across the Reading area.
This is an ideal opportunity for somebody with a strong background in dog grooming and animal care who enjoys developing others and wants to move into, or further their career within, the training and education sector.
The Role You will manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering engaging teaching, coaching and assessment support throughout their learning journey. Working closely with employers and learners, you'll help ensure apprentices stay on track, achieve their qualifications and develop the practical skills needed to succeed in the industry.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality teaching, coaching and assessment within Dog Grooming and Animal Care apprenticeships
- Conducting learner reviews and setting clear development targets
- Supporting apprentices with portfolio building and preparation for assessment
- Monitoring learner progress and implementing support plans where required
- Building positive relationships with employers and providing regular updates on learner development
- Ensuring all learner records, documentation and compliance requirements are maintained
- Contributing to quality improvement and standardisation activities
- A Level 3 qualification in Dog Grooming
- A Level 3 qualification in Animal Care & Welfare
- Recent occupational experience within dog grooming and/or animal care
- A passion for developing people and supporting work-based learning
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Functional Skills/GCSE equivalent in English and Maths
- Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification such as PTLLS or Award in Education & Training
- Previous experience delivering apprenticeships or vocational training
- Salary up to £33,000
- 30 days annual leave plus birthday leave and Christmas shutdown
- Additional holiday entitlement with service
- 45p per mile business mileage
- Early finish on Fridays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible and home-based working opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Strong wellbeing focus and supportive team culture
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