The vacancy
DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Plumbing/Gas Trainer Assessor to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality training and assessment to our plumbing and gas apprentices and full-time students. This role involves engaging with employers, supporting learners through their courses, and ensuring compliance with college and awarding body requirements.
Scope and Purpose of the Role: The Plumbing/Gas Trainer Assessor will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and delivery of training sessions, as well as the assessment and verification of learner work. This role requires collaboration with employers to develop training programmes that meet industry needs and support learners in achieving their qualifications. The post holder will also be involved in curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 qualification in Plumbing and Heating
- A1 and V1 Awards (or equivalent)
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Relevant industrial experience in plumbing and gas installation
- Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and effective delivery methods
- Experience in working with programmes to meet employer needs
- Teaching/Training qualification and teaching experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and high standards
- Ability to motivate and inspire apprentices
- Computer literacy and administrative skills
- Evidence of continued professional development
Daily Responsibilities
- Engage with employers to promote training and development opportunities
- Provide pre-course and on-course guidance to support learner progression
- Plan, prepare, and deliver effective teaching sessions in various formats (classroom, workshop, e-learning)
- Assess and verify learner work to ensure timely completion and certification
- Manage learner enrolment, attendance, and record-keeping in line with college policies
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality assurance and curriculum development
- Undertake administrative tasks associated with learner registration and reporting
- Support the achievement of recruitment and performance targets
- Participate in staff performance appraisal and continuous professional development
- Adhere to college policies, including those related to equality, diversity, health and safety, and safeguarding
Additional Duties
- Support the development of a high-performing culture within the organisation
- Undertake other tasks as directed to meet the needs of the college
To apply for this post click ‘Apply now’, for further information please contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk – please note that DN Colleges Group is closed from 19th December – 6th January so this inbox will not be manned through the Christmas period.
Closing date: 19th January
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
