Assessor (Carpentry and Joinery) 0.6 FTE, City Campus

External Vacancy

Post Ref:28343

Part Time. 0.6 FTE. Permanent.

Salary Details: £23,627.17-£26,439.84 per annum (pro rata).

Attractive benefits for this post include 35 days’ annual leave per year plus bank holidays and the opportunity to join the Teacher Pensions/Local Government Pension Scheme.

As one of the largest Further Education institutions in the North East, we offer a range of both academic and vocational courses over a variety of academic departments, across 6 campuses including Sunderland, Hartlepool and Northumberland, we are ambitious.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

The Apprenticeship Directorate is expanding and building on our success of engaging with local employers, we are looking for a qualified and experienced assessor in Carpentry and Joinery, this exciting role will also work as part of the wider team to support other Construction standards.

This role is a new post and will work alongside curriculum staff teaching the day release element by engaging with employers and apprentices in their workplace, ensuring a high quality and relevant apprenticeship. Assessors play an integral part in ensuring apprentices make good progress by undertaking work-based reviews and supporting their development. The role will be responsible for supporting apprentices working towards their End Point Assessment and will have a prominent role in managing the EPA process.

We would welcome applications from occupationally competent staff that have a proven record and experience of the construction environment, with Carpentry and Joinery at level 2 and 3 the core requirement. The ability to support with the assessment of level 3 Occupational Supervisor and level 4 Construction Site Supervisor would be advantageous. The successful applicant will possess relevant vocational experience and an assessing qualification. However, we are willing to support the successful applicant with training and qualifications.

Applicants for this post should have drive and enthusiasm, possess good interpersonal and organisational skills, and be committed to delivering and contributing towards high quality apprenticeship provision. You should have experience of working in a team, as a commitment to teamwork is vital. Applicants must be mobile throughout the northeast region as this role involves travelling to employer premises and working across college sites.

Applicants for this post should be able to demonstrate in their personal statement practical examples of how they fulfil the person specification.

Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

To find out more about this great opportunity please visit https://vacancies.educationpartnershipne.ac.uk and select the job description and person specification within the information section. For an informal discussion about this role or any aspect of working at Education Partnership north East, please contact Sam Treadwell (Work Based Learning Manager) at [email protected]

Please note we will only accept EPNE application forms.

All applications must be received by Midnight 28th July 2023.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing 7th August.

We are working towards equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.