Apprenticeship Assessor/Teacher - Carpentry and Joinery

Leeds City College; Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Travel discounts

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Keighley College is seeking a motivated Apprenticeship Assessor/Teacher of Joinery & Carpentry to join the Apprenticeship Team. The role involves delivering engaging training and assessment, coaching learners, and building strong employer relationships to ensure successful apprenticeships.

Full-time and permanent, with potential for on-the-job training and progression toward a Level 3 Assessor qualification as part of professional development. Hybrid working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Joinery & Carpentry.
• Experience in training or assessing learners.
• Strong communication with learners and employers.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assessment to apprentices in workplace and in college.
• Coach learners to develop skills, knowledge and behaviours.
• Build relationships with employers to support apprentice progression.
• Conduct progress reviews, set targets and track qualifications.
• Maintain accurate records in apprenticeship systems.
• Share industry expertise to inspire the next generation.

Skills

Industry experience

Training & assessment

Communication

Organisation

Mentoring

Job description

About The Role

Keighley College are looking for a motivated and industry-experienced colleague to join our Apprenticeship Team as an Apprenticeship Assessor/Teacher of Joinery & Carpentry. This role is ideal for someone looking to move from industry into education. Full training and support can be provided to help you develop your teaching and assessing skills.

About The Role

Keighley College are looking for a motivated and industry-experienced colleague to join our Apprenticeship Team as an Apprenticeship Assessor/Teacher of Joinery & Carpentry. This role is ideal for someone looking to move from industry into education. Full training and support can be provided to help you develop your teaching and assessing skills.

What You Will Do

• Deliver engaging training and assessment to apprentices both in the workplace and online/in college.
• Coach and support learners to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout their apprenticeship journey.
• Build strong relationships with employers to ensure apprentices receive the support they need to succeed.
• Carry out regular progress reviews, set targets and help learners stay on track to achieve their qualifications.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records using our apprenticeship systems.
• Share your industry expertise and inspire the next generation entering your profession.
• Contribute to a high-quality apprenticeship experience that delivers excellent outcomes for both learners and employers.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Depending on their start date, the successful candidate will either undertake a Level 3 Learning and Skills Assessor Apprenticeship or work towards a Level 3 Assessor qualification. This forms part of their professional development and will be completed alongside their role.

About You

We're looking for someone with strong industry experience who is passionate about developing others and sharing their knowledge with the next generation of professionals. You may already have experience in training, assessing or mentoring, but if you're looking to take your first step into education, we'd love to hear from you. Full support and development will be provided to help you build your teaching and assessment skills.

You'll Be

• Experienced and knowledgeable in your vocational area.
• An effective communicator who can build positive relationships with learners and employers.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload.
• Passionate about helping others succeed and achieve their potential.
• Committed to maintaining high professional standards and delivering an exceptional learner experience.

Benefits

Annual Leave

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections. Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please.