Assessor/Trainer in Carpentry

South and City College Birmingham; Bournville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK further education provider is seeking an Assessor/Trainer in Carpentry to train and assess vocational students. The successful candidate will manage case loads and ensure timely completions of various training programs. Ideal applicants should have relevant vocational qualifications and experience in teaching or assessing students. The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare, alongside effective organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and assessing vocational learners.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Train and assess carpentry students.
• Manage student case loads effectively.
• Ensure timely apprenticeship completions.

Skills

Training and assessment skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant vocational qualifications in Carpentry

Job description

Assessor/Trainer in Carpentry

Closing Date for applications: 4th January 2026

Interview date: 19th January 2026

Aims of Job / Job Purpose

• Train, assess and support carpentry vocational training programs
• Manage a case load of students throughout their period of study
• Ensure timely completion of apprenticeship, adult and other learners

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

How to Apply

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For any queries not specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services team by email to [emailprotected].

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS; prohibition check; childcare disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5‑year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Equal Opportunities

South and City College Birmingham is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, colour, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, marital status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!