Carpentry & Joinery Assessor

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension

38 days holiday

College closure days

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

CPD

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Carpentry & Joinery Assessor in Northamptonshire. The role involves assessing apprentices in the workplace, conducting progress reviews, and supporting learners to achieve their goals.

The role requires Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery and an assessor qualification (TAQA/CAVA/A1), with strong communication and organisation skills. The package includes a Teachers' Pension, 38 days holiday, college closure days, healthcare cash plan, wellbeing

Qualifications

• Carpentry & Joinery background essential.
• Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery qualification or equivalent experience.
• Up-to-date industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess Carpentry & Joinery apprentices in the workplace.
• Carry out apprentice progress reviews and provide tailored learner support.
• Set SMART targets and provide constructive feedback.
• Support learners with EPA Gateway preparation.
• Liaise with employers, apprentices and external bodies.
• Maintain accurate learner records using digital platforms and e-portfolios such as OneFile.
• Ensure assessment activity meets apprenticeship standards, awarding body requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Work closely with the Deputy Head of Faculty - Construction Trades & Heritage.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Communication

Time management

Organisation

E-portfolios

Digital systems

Apprentice support

Employer liaison

Education

Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery

Assessor qualification (TAQA/CAVA/A1)

Level 4 teaching qualification (beneficial)

Tools

OneFile

Job description

Carpentry & Joinery Assessor

Northamptonshire

£35,000 - £43,000 + Teachers' Pension + 38 Days Holiday + College Closure Days + Healthcare Cash Plan + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner with assessing experience looking for your next opportunity within education?

Do you want to support apprentices in the workplace, help them progress towards successful completion, and play a key role in developing the next generation of Carpentry & Joinery professionals?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading College within its Construction, Trades & Heritage faculty. Working as part of a supportive and developing team, you'll play an important role in maintaining high standards across apprenticeship delivery, employer engagement, learner progress and assessment quality.

As a Carpentry & Joinery Assessor, you'll assess apprentices in the workplace, ensuring all assessment activity is completed in line with apprenticeship standards, awarding body requirements and internal quality procedures. You'll carry out progress reviews, set SMART targets, provide constructive feedback, support EPA Gateway preparation, and maintain accurate learner records using digital platforms and e-portfolios such as OneFile.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Carpentry & Joinery background with up-to-date industry knowledge and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience. You should hold a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA, CAVA or A1, alongside strong communication, organisation and learner support skills. A Level 4 teaching qualification would be beneficial, although candidates willing to work towards this may also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Carpentry & Joinery professional to support apprentices, work closely with employers, and build a long-term career within a respected College environment.

The role:

• Assess Carpentry & Joinery apprentices in the workplace.
• Carry out apprentice progress reviews and provide tailored learner support.
• Set SMART targets and provide constructive feedback.
• Support learners with EPA Gateway preparation.
• Liaise with employers, apprentices and external bodies.
• Maintain accurate learner records using digital platforms and e-portfolios such as OneFile.
• Ensure assessment activity meets apprenticeship standards, awarding body requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Work closely with the Deputy Head of Faculty - Construction Trades & Heritage.
• Permanent position, 37 hours per week.
• Excellent package including Teachers' Pension, 38 days annual leave, College closure days, healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support and CPD.

The person:

• Carpentry & Joinery background essential.
• Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery qualification or equivalent experience.
• Up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Full driving licence and own transport required.
• Strong communication and feedback skills.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Confident using e-portfolios and digital systems.
• Experience working with apprentices, employers and external bodies.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity within education and apprenticeship delivery.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.