Who we are:
Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we're bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.
We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming
With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow's world.
Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.
What we offer:
Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
* Additional 3 efficiency closure days over the winter break and an additional 4 days over Easter.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
* Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
* Family friendly policies
* A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
* Free on-site parking
* Free on-site gym
* Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
* Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders
About your role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning and Skills Assessor to support and assess apprentices in the Plumbing and Domestic Heating sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future workforce while continuing to grow your own professional skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality training and assessment in the workplace.
* Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessments, providing constructive feedback and support.
* Conduct workplace reviews and maintain accurate learner records.
* Collaborate with employers and internal teams to ensure apprentices meet their learning goals.
* Promote personal development, safeguarding, and equality throughout the learning journey.
Why Join Us?
* Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in shaping the careers of aspiring electricians and influencing the future of the industry.
* Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting each other and driving success.
* Professional Growth: Opportunity to enhance your own skills and career while contributing to the growth of others. - Skills enhancement in addition to your salary
What you need:
* Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (or equivalent) and be willing to work toward becoming Gas safe registered* (*Essential for role and salary uplift).
* Have the ability to travel, a full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
Full Time, 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £36,054 if qualifying criteria met*
£30,156 - £31,054 which is scale point 25-26 per annum (*Basic Salary + £5,000 uplift with qualifying criteria)
So, if you share our values and have the ambition to join us on our journey to continued success, we would love to hear from you.
The important bit:
Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.
Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it's like to be part of our team.
We're here to help you:
If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.
Don't meet every single requirement?
We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,156.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person