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Talent Coach- Apprenticeships Assessor Level 5 or above (Management)Location: RemoteWorking pattern: Full timeContract Type: PermanentSalary: \xc2\xa334,133. Following successful completion of probation of 6 months salary to increase to \xc2\xa335,177. With good performance, your salary could increase to \xc2\xa338,072.We are looking for Talent Coaches - Apprenticeship Assessors working at level 5 or above (Management) to support our Accountancy and Tax apprentices.As a Talent Coach at Kaplan, you\xe2\x80\x99ll provide outstanding support, advice, and guidance to our apprentices, as they work towards becoming qualified accountancy and tax professionals. Our apprenticeships offer Pathways to ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CTA, and ATT qualifications. We are the largest provider of apprenticeships in the accountancy and tax sector and have supported many thousands on their journey to professional qualification. We\'re looking for inspiring individuals with strong coaching skills to be part of our success. You will need to have a track record of successfully delivering accountancy or \xe2\x80\x98professional management \xe2\x80\x99-based apprenticeship (standards) at L5 or above.This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Coach/Mentor, who is looking to expand and strengthen their skills and build their career with an industry leader. Through our Academy, we offer in-depth training and skills development and can offer excellent mid and long-term career opportunities within the business.A detailed job description can be viewedIf the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser:What will you be doing?With responsibility for a group of learners, you\'ll use your coaching skills to build strong working relationships with each individual learner, helping them to understand more about themselves and empowering them to succeed and achieve excellent results both in their exams and in the workplace. You\xe2\x80\x99ll continuously build your own knowledge and skills, as well as those you work alongside, and will contribute towards our commitment to continuously improve the services and products that we offer to our customers.You will:Coach and support a group of learners on Apprenticeship programmes across the Accountancy and Tax provision to ensure they complete their programme in a timely way and ensure our customer expectations are met.Ensure learners have a robust learning plan from the start of their apprenticeship, regularly reviewing, giving advice and arranging any additional support tailored to their individual needsBuild a strong and effective rapport with learners and their line managers/employersEnsure learner \xef\xac\x81les are compliant with the requirements of relevant bodies including Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Ofsted.Work with colleagues across Kaplan to deliver an all-round outstanding experience to learnersAddress learners\' and employers\xe2\x80\x99 queries promptly and e\xef\xac\x83ciently.Flag any concerns with learners\' progress as early as possible and put in place measures to support and enable successWhat you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring to the roleRelevant industry expertise and a passion for coaching and mentoring and seeing learners succeed. You will need to bring:A track record of successfully delivering accountancy or \xe2\x80\x98management\xe2\x80\x99-based apprenticeship (standards) at L5 or above - (in person and remotely)Essential professional quali\xef\xac\x81cations including CAVA/TAQA, and a minimum of PTLLS/AET. IAG at level 3 would be advantageousMaths and English at min of GCE: A to C/4 or above or equivalent e.g. FS at L2Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adopt a \xef\xac\x82exible approach, communicate professionally with con\xef\xac\x81dence, clarity, and purpose, be approachable, listens carefully to all encounters and be able to in\xef\xac\x82uence and persuade othersAbility to manage a busy workload with con\xef\xac\x82icting prioritiesFlexible approach and attitude to work, including the occasional travel and overnight stay within the UKWhat we doKaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy & tax, finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we\'ve helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies, and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.What we believe inOur goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, and drive results together.Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance, and thrive.What we offerAs well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:28 days annual leave + option to purchase moreBig discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your familyPrivate medical, income protection, and life insurance24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support servicesCompany pension contributionsMaternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levelsHow to applyTo apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.Please note, that we have multiple roles available with various intake dates throughout the year therefore this vacancy will remain open until all positions are filled. We recommend that you apply at the earliest.For this round of intakes please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter by 8th August 2024.We anticipate a start date of 30th September 2024 for the successful candidates, for this round of intakes.Additional Application InformationKaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children\xe2\x80\x99s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency.Our Suitability of Ex-offenders Policy is available on the careers page of our website .Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children.Application SupportIf you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .Reasonable AdjustmentsWe believe equality, diversity, and inclusion - of culture, experiences, and perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner, and employer, we are committed to promoting a world in which diverse talent can equally develop, advance, and thrive. This includes making sure people with disabilities are given the opportunity to bring their best. Following the submission of an application, applicants will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for an interview.#LI-MK1

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