Description
Job Title: Assessor in Carpentry and Joinery
Department: Apprenticeships & Business Engagement
Salary: Circa £34,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Do you have a passion for teaching, learning, and helping others succeed in the field of Carpentry and Joinery? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Assessor. Our dynamic and forward-thinking College is seeking a motivated individual to deliver high-quality training and assessment on Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeships both on college sites and within the workplace.
As our Assessor in Carpentry and Joinery, you will be responsible for working with a diverse group of learners and employers to deliver high-quality training and assessments. This is a truly rewarding role that offers you the chance to use your skills and experience to make a real difference in people's lives. You will have the opportunity to help learners and apprentices develop their professional skills and reach their full potential, while also enhancing their career prospects.
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of learners and apprentices, ensuring that they are making progress and achieving their goals.
If you have a passion for teaching, learning and Carpentry and Joinery, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today. This is a chance to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in people's lives. We look forward to hearing from you!
Safeguarding Our Students
At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance.
About Hugh Baird College
Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.
We welcome applications from inspiring individuals with a passion for developing the next generation, regardless of their background, into both teaching and support roles. We have a track record of providing outstanding development to support career progression into teaching and management. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Hugh Baird College.
Key Responsibilities
• Delivery and assessing of competence-based training including group or classroom-based sessions, in the workplace or College environment.
• Set, mark, and assess students’ work, ensuring that learning outcomes have been met and that feedback is both detailed and constructive.
• Keep up to date with relevant course subject matter, industrial/commercial developments, course examination/assessment requirements, and legislation.
• To adopt a flexible approach to the delivery of duties, working out of hours if necessary to meet the operational demands of employers and learners.
• Use technology, including the college’s virtual learning environment, effectively to enable independent learning at any time or place.
• Set and mark homework or completed work in accordance with College policy and undertake exam invigilation as required.
• Be an active member of course/subject teams and attend Directorate and College meetings, as required, in order to contribute to the decision-making process and to develop productive working relationships within and across teams.
Requirements
* Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery qualification or equivalent.
* Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA or equivalent).
* Ability to deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and learning on Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeships
* Possess sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge and trade experience of Carpentry and Joinery
* Appropriate knowledge of NVQ Carpentry and Joinery
* Ability to work with a case load of learners in the workplace environment and on site at college. Working collaboratively with teaching staff.
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Please refer to the person specification for further details
Benefits
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:
* Generous Holiday Allowance
* Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
* Discounted access to our fully equipped gym
* Discounted rail travel or bus travel
* Free onsite parking
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health Support
* Cycle Benefit Scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Cashback and Retail discounts
* College celebration events
For more information on these particular benefits or the other benefits of working at Hugh Baird visit our staff benefits page.
Hugh Baird College is a College and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England.
We are one of the largest providers of education and training in the area, delivering over 300 courses to more than 5,000 students.
We offer courses from Entry Level to Level 3, T-levels, A-levels, Apprenticeships and University level courses, Foundation Degrees and Degrees.