Assessors - Early Years and Health
Waltham Forest College
Waltham Forest
- New
- Salary:
- pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 September 2024
Job overview
Job Title: Assessor – Childcare and Early Years and Assessor in Health
Location: East London
Hours: Term Time up to 36 hours and hourly paid available
Salary: £29, 913 - £32,523 p.a. incl London Weighting pro rata for part/term time
Contract Type: Permanent
Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and proactive assessors to join our Health and Social, and Early Years team. Your role will include assessing and mentoring learners on a range of Level 1-3 programmes, including the new T Levels.
You will have gained a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area such as Childhood studies or early years and have an assessor’s qualification. Ideally have a teaching qualification, however this is desirable and not essential. You will also have knowledge of a range of vocational related topics such as safeguarding or paediatric first aid.
In addition, you will have experience in delivering outstanding support; guiding learners to succeed and developing positive working relationships with stakeholders.
You will have the skills to ensure the College meets the needs of the learners well and that the support is innovative and responsive to emerging trends and needs. You will also have good interpersonal skills and experience of using information systems and databases.
The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the assessment and quality of programmes including Levels 1, 2, and 3, up to Level 5 in line with Awarding body specifications. In addition, you will have other general curriculum responsibilities including assessments, tracking student achievement and administration of courses.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2023 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.
Closing Date: 01st September 2024
Interview Date: w/c 02nd September 2024
About Waltham Forest College
- Waltham Forest College
- Forest Building, Forest Road, Walthamstow
- London
- E17 4JB
- United Kingdom
Waltham Forest College is committed to equality of opportunity for all and celebrating the huge diversity of the people who live in our area and come to the College to learn and work.
Waltham Forest College is a major provider of learning in North London and is working to position itself as a customer-focused, community resource. The College plays a key role in providing a wide programme of opportunities for a range of students in our community. We are market leaders in several areas of study and proud of the diversity and skills of our students and staff. We have high expectations of ourselves as a college and also of our students. The College human resource strategy recognises the crucial importance of continually developing its staff and devotes a significant proportion of its overall budget to support the professional development of its staff.
We wish to appoint staff who are enthusiastic about education, are well qualified in their area of expertise, enjoy working with people aged 14 through adulthood and are prepared to assist in the further growth and development of this college.
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