Job title: Assessor - Early Years (Childcare)
Salary: Up to £29,867.98 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Site: Nelson & Colne College
Closing date: Sunday 23 June 2024
Interview date: TBC
‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’
Our Organisation
Nelson and Colne College Group is made up of a family of colleges – Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as ‘Outstanding’ under the new Ofsted inspection framework.
Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, Employer Training and Adult Learning Provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.
Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.
The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for an Assessor in Early Years, to assess our Level 3 Early Years (Childcare) learners within the workplace as part of their work experience. You will be assessing learners on the Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and the T-Level in Early Years Education. You will be involved in coaching and mentoring learners in college as they prepare for placement assessments and giving them constructive feedback.
You will be joining a vibrant department, with growing student numbers. Our existing staff team are passionate about Early Years education and have rich industry experience to bring to the classroom.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at our Nelson campus but will be required to travel across sites.
This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified assessor looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assessing learners on our Level 2 and 3 programmes (Diploma and T-Level) while they are on work placement in accordance with success criteria
- Completing observation documentation in a timely manner in accordance to awarding body requirements
- Providing timely constructive feedback for learners, supporting them to set targets for improvement
- Taking part in divisional CPD, training and staff meetings
What We Are Looking For:
- A recognised assessor qualification (e.g. A1)
- A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject area
- Relevant industry experience
- Access to own vehicle
What We Offer in Return:
- Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
- Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
- Free on-site parking on all College sites
Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits careers.nelson. dot ac dot uk/working-for-us/benefits/
Still Interested?
How to Apply:
If you're interested in this post then please click apply and complete an application form.
Website: careers.nelson. dot ac dot uk/current-vacancies/
Further questions: Please contact our friendly HR Team by emailing h.resources at nelsongroup. dot ac dot uk
Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website.
Please note: All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children, should you wish to discuss this further please get in touch with the HR Team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £29,867.98 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2024