Work Based Learning Practitioner – Hospitality and Catering
Coleg Cambria is an exceptional institute of education, welcoming students and staff alike. Our aim is to nurture a positive work environment and provide extensive benefits, including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and on‑site gym and career development opportunities.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration, this role provides a full-time, permanent position at our Deeside campus, starting 1st September 2026. Salary is £33,912 – £38,218. The practitioner will assess learners against the full range of hospitality & catering qualifications, conduct training needs analyses, enrol learners, offer coaching and mentoring, deliver knowledge sessions and monitor progress.
Responsibilities
- Assess learners against hospitality & catering qualifications
- Conduct training needs analysis and enrol learners on appropriate courses
- Provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities
- Deliver underpinning knowledge sessions (1‑1 or workshops, max group size 8)
- Monitor learners’ progress, give constructive feedback and guide e‑portfolio development
- Assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance
Essential Requirements
- Qualified at a minimum level 3 or above in hospitality & catering
- Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (TAQA)
- Possess or be willing to work towards a quality assurance qualification (currently 401 TAQA unit)
- Level 2 English/Welsh and maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
- Possess or be willing to work towards a digital literacy level 2 qualification
- Experience liaising and partnering with external managers in the industry
- Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met
- Demonstrated personal resilience in a range of difficult situations
- Committed to maintaining and developing quality standards within education
Desirable
Welsh skills are desirable to support our bilingual provision and the college’s commitment to the Welsh language and culture. We encourage applications in Welsh.
Legal and Approval
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check. Applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. The role may also require registration with the Education Workforce Council.
Benefits
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- On‑site nursery provision at Deeside
- Discounts on college evening courses
- Access to E‑learning and professional development
- Discounted gym membership
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities
- Free parking on all sites
- Cycle scheme
- Discounted rates for hairdressing, beauty treatments and restaurants
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Equal Opportunity
Coleg Cambria is a “Disability Confident” employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented groups. We are committed to safeguarding all learners and expect every staff member to share this commitment.
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