Haddon Training Ltd part of the Educ8 Training Group
Job Title: Dog Groomer / Animal Care Trainer Coach (Assessor / Tutor)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours p/w
Salary: £26,000.00 - £33,000.00 per annum
Location: Cambridge
Summary of Role:
Due to continued growth within our commercial offering, we are looking to strengthen our delivery team with the appointment of a new team member based around the Cambridge . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting learners with special educational needs (SEN), who would like to work within an Ofsted ‘Good’ Government Funded Work-Based Training Provider.
The chosen candidate will be a high performing, qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has a thirst for delivering high quality service to all concerned parties.
This will include supporting the entire learner journey, including:
· Enrolment / induction and initial assessment
· Specialist equine & animal care teaching, learning and assessment
· Coaching / mentoring
· Delivery of Functional Skills English and math
· Supporting the wider curriculum (PREVENT, British Values, Safeguarding, ICT, Information, Advice and Guidance, etc.)
· Correct completion of mandatory paperwork to evidence all aspects of the learner journey to an auditable standard
You will work closely with learners and employers and report to the Alternative Provision Lead, as well as being fully supported by an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to ensure a high level of quality throughout the delivery of the programme.
Essential industry specific qualifications and experience:
· Up to date, relevant and broad experience working in the Dog Grooming sector.
· Passion for work-based learning
· Up-to-date, relevant, deep and broad experience of working within the animal industry
· Experience at a level within the animal industry that is above Level 3
· Experience in the occupational area of the apprenticeships including practical and current knowledge of working practices, infrastructure, tools and technologies to support applications.
· Occupational competence with a comprehensive and proven track record of service in the animal industry supported by a detailed and documented CPD record
· Extensive knowledge and experience of animal anatomy, physiology and welfare
· Extensive knowledge and experience of animal behaviour and nutrition
· Demonstrable knowledge of safe working practices in an animal care environment including routine duties and animal husbandry
Essential qualifications and experience:
· Minimum level 3 Dog Groomer qualification or equivalent.
· Experience working within the animal care sector
· Commitment to continuous professional development relevant to the industry area being assessed
Essential knowledge and skills:
· Excellent integrity and interpersonal skills
· Customer focused commercial awareness
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience of providing supportive, concise feedback to learners, assessors and key stakeholders
· Ability to offer guidance on careers advice and next steps after completing an Apprenticeship
· Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
· Proficient IT skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
· Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
· A Full UK Driving Licence with Business Cover Insurance (A copy of your insurance will be requested upon offer)
Desirable:
· Holding or working towards an assessor qualification (A1/A2/D32/D33/TAQA or equivalent qualification)
· Level 2 Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT
· Experience of preparing for and presenting to a target audience
· Experience of marking and grading assessments
· Relevant teaching qualification (minimum PTTLS) or Education and Training Level 3 or 4
· Experience of working with and maintaining quality assurance processes and complying with regulatory requirements
· An understanding of Apprenticeship Standards, with specific knowledge about the relevant industry area for the role
· Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports, including remarks/enquiries about results
· Excellent investigative skills
· Analytical, critical thinking skills
For further information on this job role, please contact us or 01443 749000
Safeguarding
Educ8 Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check, this may be a Standard or an Enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check, in line with their job role.
Educ8 uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to supporting the armed forces community through their recruitment process.
Why work for us?
Educ8 Training Group are a Values driven organisation creating a Gr8 Culture resulting in being the #1 Best Education and Training Company to work for in the UK and #2 Best Large Company to work for in the UK 2025.
If you'd like to work with Gr8 people who are passionate about training and education then we'd love to hear from you. We offer excellent benefits, a values driven ethos but most of all a Gr8 place to work.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Benefits
Annual Leave package: 30 days annual leave which includes day off for Birthday and Christmas shutdown.
Additional holiday accrued after 2 years’ service starting from 1 day per year up to a maximum of 5 days.
45p per mile mileage allowance.
Early finish on a Friday ‘Rejuven8’ time
Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling support and advice from day 1 of employment
Employee Mental Health First Aider
Flexible/home working encouraged
Excellent wellbeing support and monthly group activities
Educ8 reserves the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient a sufficient number of applications for this role.
Should you not hear from us 4 weeks after application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a level 2 or 3 NVQ in dog grooming and/or animal care
Experience:
- dog grooming: 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
