Carpentry & Joinery Assessor - Apprenticeship Training

Henry Blue; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

38 days holiday

Health cash plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Job summary

Henry Blue is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Northamptonshire FE college for a Carpentry & Joinery Assessor. You will assess apprentices in the workplace, visit sites regularly, and drive progress reviews with learners and employers to reach competency standards.

Role involves delivering training, maintaining learner records, supporting EPA readiness, and contributing to IQA processes. Travel to workplaces is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification at Level 3 or above in Carpentry & Joinery, or equivalent industry experience.
• Assessors award (willing to work towards).
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• A positive, flexible approach and genuine enthusiasm for developing others.

Responsibilities

• Assess apprentices and learners against Carpentry & Joinery competency-based qualifications and apprenticeship standards
• Carry out regular workplace visits to assess competence on-site
• Conduct progress reviews with apprentices and employers at least every 12 weeks, setting SMART targets
• Deliver 1-1 and group training sessions as required
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date learner records via e-portfolio systems (e.g. OneFile)
• Support apprentices through to End-Point Assessment (EPA) readiness
• Liaise with employers, colleagues, and awarding bodies to support learner achievement
• Contribute to quality assurance and IQA processes

Skills

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 or higher

Assessors award (towards)

Job description

Henry Blue is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Northamptonshire FE college for a Carpentry & Joinery Assessor. You will assess apprentices in the workplace, visit sites regularly, and drive progress reviews with learners and employers to reach competency standards.

Role involves delivering training, maintaining learner records, supporting EPA readiness, and contributing to IQA processes. Travel to workplaces is expected as part of the role.