Garside, Rob

Garside, Rob

Head of Foundation Learning

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  • About me

    Business Manager at Intraining Consulting

  • Education

    • Blackpool and The Fylde College

      2006 - 2007
      Certificate in Education Skills for Life Pass

      Activities and Societies: Catering and Hospitality training Achievement of my teaching qualification to support the delivery of Functional Maths and English for Skills for Life learners

    • Tyledesley High School Blackpool

      1975 - 1979
      O levels Pass English, Maths, Art, History and French

      I studied to GCSE standard in English, Mathematics, History, French, Domestic Science and Art. I excelled in English which was the result of an inspiring teacher.

  • Experience

    • GP Skills (Formerly Beneast Training Ltd)

      Nov 2002 - Jun 2012
      Head of Foundation Learning

      As Head of Foundation Learning I was responsible for the delivery of progression pathways for learners within the NEET agenda and KS4 programmes across three centres in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Preston. I progressed to Senior Manager with the company having originally joined as Catering Trainer Assessor.

    • Manchester International College

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Foundation Learning Manager

      My responsibilities included the management of four foundation learning centres and a team of staff with a remit for delivering an effective and engaging curriculum to facilitate progression into further learning or employment. Networking with external referral agencies was key to the role to support the local authority agendas in each area that centres were located, these were Warrington, Wigan, Bolton and St Helens. In addition to the above I held primary responsibilities for the implementation and moderation of Functional Skills exams across all programmes. Show less

    • Intraining

      Jan 2013 - now
      Business Manager

      I am responsible for a team of eight and the management of the centre, providing employability skills support for benefit claimants and targeting sustained employment outcomes. My previous experience as Foundation Learning/Skills for Life Manager has enabled me to develop the team and drive the contract forward.

    • Intraining Consulting

      Aug 2013 - now
      Business Manager

      My responsibilities include contract management and performance management against KPI outcomes whilst maintaining high standards of quality assurance. In addition implementing programmes of learning for a variety of clients ranging from 16 to 65 and monitoring the standards of teaching and learning in line with the Ofsted CIF.Networking and communication with a variety of stakeholders and partners to develop wider solutions and interventions is key to my role.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Education

      University of Central Lancashire
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Garside, Rob
      Most Inspirational Tutor NCG Jun 2015 Internal award in recognition of excellence in teaching and learning
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Oxfam on Nov 2009
      OxfamAssociated with Garside, Rob