Assessor Construction in the Built Environment

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Assessor for the Built Environment. This role involves managing learner caseloads, conducting assessments, and collaborating with employers to design effective learning programs. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in the relevant field and strong communication skills. Excellent benefits include health schemes and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Subsidised health scheme

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Discounted gift cards for major retailers

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
• GCSE in English and Maths, grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Desirable: TAQA or A1 assessor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of learners and support their training.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate qualifications.
• Develop learning plans with employers.

Skills

Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Built Environment area

English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above

TAQA or A1 assessor qualification

Teaching qualification

Award in Internal Verification or V1

Job description

Job Title: Assessor - Construction in the Built Environment

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department:NSG Construction & Engineering

Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader – Construction

Salary:Up to £32,908 per annum (spot salary)

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: NEST Pension

Join Our Team

We are looking for a dedicated Assessor to manage a caseload of learners and support them throughout their training journey. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of learning programmes and assessments, enabling participants to successfully achieve their qualifications, including full Apprenticeship Standards. Working closely with employers, you will play a key part in developing learners, helping them reach their goals, and inspiring them to overcome barriers to success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, conduct and participate in induction and initial assessment of learners to identify realistic learning priorities and, in liaison with the employer, develop individual learning plans and agree realistic completion targets. This will include ensuring that employers have a full understanding of the requirement for Apprentices to complete 20% off the job training.
• Develop, manage and maintain good relationships with external partners, local employers and appropriate agencies to recruit learners.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers to promote learning and timely achievement of the agreed learning aims and SMART objectives.
• Assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours of criteria to meet multiple standards within the field of the Built Environment.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of learners. Assist them to achieve NVQ qualifications and the Apprenticeship Standard, and prepare them for End Point Assessment.
• Develop business with existing employers and identifying new opportunities.
• Work in a team to plan and deliver a structured scheme of work and develop lesson plans that meet the learning needs of learners and the delivery and assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Support the continued evaluation of learning needs and objectives, through regular review and attendance as required at best practice groups.
• Comply with the contractual standards with emphasis on recruiting participants, managing retention and achievements.

What We’re Looking For

We seek candidates who:

• Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Built Environment occupational area - Essential
• English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above- or equivalent - Essential
• TAQA or A1 assessor qualification, or willing to work towards - Desirable
• Teaching qualification – Desirable
• Award in Internal Verification or V1- Desirable

What’s in it for you?

The College offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-Friendly Policies – We offer family-friendly policies, flexible hours, and support for all of life’s big moments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for you and your family, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Professional Development – Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• College Extras – Save money, feel great, and go green with: - Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
  - Discounted gift cards for big brands - Home & Tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
  - Cycle to Work scheme - Coming soon: EV Leasing
  - Pension Schemes – Teachers’, LGPS & NEST - Discounted car parking on site

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Holiday Update

Our College will close for the festive break on Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. If you’ve applied for a role, thank you! We’ll review applications and get back to you in January.

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

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For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mark Hall, Associate Director of Apprenticeships at [e-mail].