Bank Distance Learning Assessor (Health & Social Care)

Craven College; Skipton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Skipton is looking for a committed Distance Learning Assessor to monitor and support learners through their qualifications. The role involves assessing learners using electronic platforms, updating subject knowledge, and possibly face-to-face interactions. Ideal candidates will have relevant vocational qualifications, Assessor and IQA qualifications, and a strong commitment to learner success in an inclusive environment. Great CPD opportunities and a supportive team await you.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualifications and relevant vocational experience required.
• Must possess an Assessor qualification and IQA Qualification.
• Teaching qualifications should be at least at level 3 or currently working towards.

Responsibilities

• Assess learners and provide an electronic platform for qualifications.
• Support learners and moderate their progress thoroughly.
• Keep subject knowledge updated through continuous professional development.

Skills

Assessing and moderating learners

Using electronic platforms for assessment

Updating subject specialism

Education

Subject qualifications to minimum level 3 or equivalent

Assessor qualification

IQA Qualification

Minimum level 3 Teaching/training qualifications

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Distance Learning Assessor, to assess and moderate learners undertaking qualifications via distance learning, monitoring their progress and providing support as needed. Face to face delivery may be required. The ideal candidate will support and formally assess learners undertaking qualifications, using an electronic platform. Some flexibility will be needed to accommodate learner commitments. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for updating subject specialism including continuing professional development and keeping abreast of new developments in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Assess and moderate learners undertaking qualifications via distance learning, monitoring their progress and providing support as needed. Face to face delivery may be required.
• Support and formally assess learners undertaking qualifications, using an electronic platform.
• Update subject specialism including continuing professional development and keeping abreast of new developments in the sector.

Essential requirements / Qualifications

• Subject qualifications to minimum level 3 or equivalent and relevant vocational experience in the subject specialist area.
• Assessor qualification
• IQA Qualification
• Minimum level 3 Teaching/training qualifications or currently working towards
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.

Additional information

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.