Assessor (Early Years)

North Kent College; Dartford, Tonbridge; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Free parking

Onsite facilities

CPD opportunities

Discount memberships

Job summary

North Kent College is seeking an Assessor for Early Years to support learners across Level 2, Level 3 and T Level Early Years qualifications. You will assess workplace evidence, provide feedback, and liaise with employers to secure suitable placement experiences.

The successful candidate will hold at least a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have workplace assessment experience, and be comfortable using online systems and e-portfolios.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assess learners in workplace settings.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Comfort with online systems and e-portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Assess workplace evidence and provide constructive feedback to learners on placement.
• Liaise with employers to arrange access to relevant experiences and evidence.
• Conduct regular workplace visits and track learner progress using online systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Digital systems

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of Early Years professionals and have a drive to make a difference? We’re looking for a motivated and dedicated Assessor to join our supportive and collaborative Early Years team, to come onboard and make an impact in shaping the future of our learner’s education!

In this vital role, you’ll assess and guide learners in real workplace settings, ensuring high standards of training and achievement across Level 2, Level 3, and T LevelEarly Years qualifications. Your guidance will support learners in developing their professional skills, meeting industry standards, and achieving success in their careers.

As the Assessor in Early Years, you will assess workplace evidence and provide constructive feedback to our learners on placement, whilst liaising with employers to ensure learners can access appropriate experiences and evidence to meet their qualification requirements. This will involve regular workplace visits, tracking learner progress and the maintenance of accurate records using our online systems, including e-portfolios.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Assessor with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years as a minimum and have demonstrable experience of assessing learners in the workplace, including experience or understanding of T Level industry placements. You will have an excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills and confidence to use online digital systems. You will be proactive and independent in managing your work with a team-focussed mindset. As this role requires frequent travel, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle during your working hours is essential.

The Role:

Where you’ll work:

This role is multi-sited between our Dartford and Tonbridge campuses with regular travel to local employer sites and surrounding areas as required.

Your hours:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).

Your pay:

£36,547 per annum.

The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:

• 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (including 3 days allocated to the Christmas and New Year period)
• Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
• CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.