Assessors - Early Years and Health

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.