Carpentry Assessor

Dovetail and Slate; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Carpentry Assessor to join our FE provider team in the South West. The role focuses on assessing carpentry apprentices against qualification standards and supporting learners and employers to achieve steady progress.

You will conduct workplace assessments, give constructive feedback, maintain e-Portfolio records, coordinate with employers and ensure compliance with awarding bodies. This is a permanent position with driver requirement.

Qualifications

• Clear communication to provide feedback to learners.
• Organise and manage a caseload of learners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace carpentry assessments in line with apprenticeship standards.
• Provide clear feedback to learners to support progress.
• Maintain accurate records of learner achievement using e-portfolio systems.
• Coordinate assessment visits with employers and training staff.
• Ensure assessments meet awarding body and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clear communication

Education

Carpentry Level 3 or above

TAQA/CAVA/A1 assessor qualification

Job description

Carpentry Assessor

Permanent

Location: the South West

Salary: (phone number removed) per annum

Are you an experienced carpenter looking to pass on your trade knowledge and support the next generation of learners?

About the Role

You’ll join a further education provider to assess carpentry apprentices against their qualification standards, working closely with learners and employers to ensure consistent progress towards achievement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting workplace assessments for carpentry apprentices in line with apprenticeship standards.

• Providing learners with clear, constructive feedback to support their progress.

• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of learner achievement using e-portfolio systems.

• Liaising with employers and training staff to plan and coordinate assessment visits.

• Ensuring all assessments meet awarding body and regulatory requirements.

Essential Qualification

• A recognised Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA or A1), or a willingness to work towards one.

About You

• Holds a vocational qualification in carpentry at Level 3 or above.

• Has up-to-date industry knowledge and hands‑on trade experience.

• Communicates clearly and delivers feedback that helps learners improve.

• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own transport for employer site visits.

• Is organised and comfortable managing a caseload of learners.

If you’re ready to bring your carpentry expertise into a rewarding assessing role, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.