Carpentry Assessor

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking a Carpentry Assessor to support learners and apprentices through practical and knowledge-based Carpentry qualifications, drawing on extensive trade experience. You will carry out workplace and training assessments, give clear feedback, maintain accurate records and work with employers to ensure a positive learner experience.

This permanent role requires a recognised carpentry or joinery qualification and strong commitment to helping learners

Qualifications

• Carpentry-related qualifications in assessment or delivery are required.
• Experience in assessing carpentry or joinery learners in real workplaces.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and monitor learner progress.
• Proven record keeping and documentation for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess learners against carpentry qualification or apprenticeship standards.
• Plan and carry out workplace and training assessments.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress.
• Maintain accurate records of assessment decisions and learner achievement.
• Support learners to develop practical skills and knowledge required by the trade.
• Collaborate with employers to ensure a positive learner experience.
• Ensure you hold a recognised carpentry or joinery qualification and relevant occupational experience.

Skills

Carpentry assessment

Workplace assessment

Learner feedback and support

Assessment record keeping

Employer liaison

Apprenticeship delivery

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Carpentry Further Education training provider

Also teaches: Joinery

Job Description

Carpentry Assessor

Permanent

Location: the East Midlands

Salary: £36,000- 43,000 per annum

Are you an experienced carpentry professional looking to share your trade with the next generation of joiners and site carpenters?

About the Role

As a Carpentry Assessor, you'll support learners and apprentices as they work towards their qualifications, guiding them through the practical and knowledge-based elements of their programme. You'll draw on your own experience in the trade to help them develop the skills, confidence and standards the industry expects.

You’ll carry out assessments in the workplace and in the training environment, giving clear and constructive feedback that keeps learners on track. Working closely with employers and colleagues, you’ll make sure each learner has the support they need to progress and succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing learners against the requirements of their carpentry qualification or apprenticeship standard.
• Planning and carrying out assessments in the workplace and training settings.
• Providing clear, constructive feedback to support learner progress.
• Maintaining accurate records of assessment decisions and learner achievement.
• Supporting learners to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by the industry.
• Working with employers and colleagues to ensure a positive learner experience.
• A recognised carpentry or joinery qualification and relevant occupational experience in the trade

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has substantial hands-on experience in carpentry or joinery
• Is committed to supporting learners to achieve and progress
• Communicates clearly and gives constructive, motivating feedback
• Is organised and able to maintain accurate assessment records
• Enjoys working with both learners and employers

• Recognised carpentry or joinery qualification
• Substantial hands‑on experience in carpentry or joinery
• Relevant occupational experience in the trade

Skills & Qualifications

Carpentry assessment Workplace assessment Learner feedback and support Assessment record keeping Employer liaison Apprenticeship delivery