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Barking & Dagenham College are seeking a Trainer Coach-Electrical to join our Apprenticeships team on a full- time, (36  hours per week), permanent, basis.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.

Our Apprenticeships provision plays a vital role in empowering students within our community to build confidence in their chosen field, progress into employment, access higher-level study and support their families and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Apprenticeship Trainer Coach is part of the training and delivery team and is responsible for delivery, updating and development of apprenticeship standards and related training, monitoring and supporting apprentices to complete their training with positive outcomes.

You will:

• Assessing Level 3 Electrical Installation apprentices in their workplaces, carrying out progress reviews, and portfolio workshops on campus.
• Support the curriculum design for relevant apprenticeship standards and work related training within the curriculum area.
• Support the development of the relevant planning and teaching resources including course outline; scheme of work; lesson plans; learning resources including on line
• Coach apprentices in line with the apprenticeships standards, core skills and work related training.
• Visit and actively support apprentices within the workplace supporting their progress.
• Complete and maintain all apprenticeships reports, assessment forms, and other relevant documentation, as required. 

What We’re Looking For

The Apprenticeship Trainer Coach-Electrical is responsible for supporting apprentices to complete their training with positive outcomes. This role includes visiting apprentices and employers in their workplaces, carrying out workplace observations, progress reviews, onboarding and preparing learners for their End Point Assessment.

You should have:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification
• Assessors award, Level 3 Electrical Installations qualifications
• Level 2 English and Maths 
• Experience working with a training provider teaching/assessing apprentices.
• It is desirable that the successful candidate will hold a Teaching qualification.
• Must hold Driving Licence due to the need to visit Apprentices on site.

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the Level 3 Electrical Installation and Maintenance apprenticeship
• Ability to develop and maintain effective employer relations and identify opportunities for new and repeat business.
• Electrical industry experience and expertise in the relevant subject area .
• Experience of training/coaching in the relevant subject area.
• Good IT and administrative skills and be able to keep accurate tracking records of learners’ progress.

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £39,319 - £41,521 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Generous holiday and pension packages
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success

Advert closing date: 05/10/2026

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.  

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.