An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for an enthusiastic and experienced Professional Trainer – First Aid to join our growing Professional Training & Development team. This role is ideal for a passionate trainer who can deliver accredited First Aid qualifications, empowering learners with the practical skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace.

As part of our expanding professional training provision, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences, supporting learners throughout their journey, and maintaining the highest standards of training, assessment, and compliance.

As a Professional Trainer – First Aid, you will take ownership of the learner journey from enrolment through to achievement, ensuring every learner receives an engaging, supportive, and high-quality learning experience.

You will deliver industry-relevant First Aid training using a range of delivery methods, including classroom-based learning, online sessions, and training at employer premises. Through engaging teaching techniques and practical activities, you will help learners develop the knowledge and skills required to achieve their qualifications and apply them confidently in real-world settings.

Working closely with learners and colleagues, you will monitor progress, conduct regular reviews, set achievable targets, and implement tailored learning strategies that support successful outcomes. You will also embed key themes such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Sustainability throughout the curriculum.

A key aspect of the role involves assessing learner performance against awarding organisation standards, providing constructive feedback, and producing action plans that support continuous improvement.

You will maintain accurate assessment records within the College’s e-portfolio systems and ensure learners are fully prepared for examinations and assessments through effective guidance and support.

You will provide both academic and pastoral support, helping learners overcome barriers to achievement and progression. By developing personalised learning plans and offering high-quality information, advice and guidance, you will enable learners to achieve their goals and maximise future career opportunities.

Working within College quality standards, you will ensure all training, assessment, and learner documentation is compliant, accurate, and audit-ready.

You will contribute to quality improvement activities, support internal and external quality assurance processes, and ensure delivery meets the requirements of awarding organisations, Ofsted, and Oaklands College.

As an education professional, you will actively engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to maintain current industry knowledge and training expertise. You will also support the promotion and growth of Oaklands Training & Development through collaboration with colleagues and external stakeholders.

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At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success, all within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven environment where your contribution truly matters.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

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