Early Years Assessor: Education & Childcare Expert

Teaching Vacancies; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salaries

35-50 days annual leave

Career development days

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive discounts on onsite services

Gym discounts

Job summary

Cadbury College is recruiting a dedicated Assessor in Early Years and Education to join our team. This full-time, fixed-term role is ideal for an experienced childcare professional who can deliver underpinning knowledge, assess learners in the workplace and help them achieve qualifications promptly.

You will manage caseloads, use diverse workplace assessment methods, contribute to curriculum planning, and liaise with awarding bodies.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification in Childcare (minimum Level 3)
• A teaching qualification (minimum PTLLS or CTLLS, or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards one at the earliest opportunity
• An assessor qualification (D32/33/A1 or equivalent) and an internal verifier qualification (D34/V1 or equivalent)
• Experience of assessing and training in the relevant subject area, and experience or knowledge of working within the sector
• Experience of managing caseloads of candidates
• The ability to present information to learners and colleagues using ILT
• Effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets
• A team player who is willing to implement college strategic policy, take part in new developments, and has a genuine commitment to Equal Opportunities in practice
• Flexibility to deliver training and assessments at external training venues, including some evenings
• A UK driving licence free of major endorsements, and the use of a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Deliver underpinning knowledge and key skills, and plan for, assess and provide feedback to learners
• Use a range of effective workplace assessment techniques that lead to timely achievements
• Manage an agreed caseload of learners, keeping the learner tracking system and all records accurate and up to date
• Develop innovative delivery models and customised training programmes that meet the needs of employers
• Act as a point of communication for learners, employers and colleagues, promoting the credibility of our courses
• Contribute to curriculum development and planning, and share responsibility within course teams for the quality of course delivery
• Register candidates with awarding bodies, and liaise with moderators to plan and carry out external assessment in childcare settings
• Attend performance review and standardisation meetings, and report on performance, recruitment, retention and achievement
• Keep up to date with eligibility criteria for work-based learning contracts, and take responsibility for your own continuing professional development

Skills

Communication

Caseload management

ILT usage

Team player

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

Childcare Level 3

PTLLS/CTLLS or equivalent

Assessor qualification (D32/33/A1)

Internal verifier qualification (D34/V1)

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Cadbury College is recruiting a dedicated Assessor in Early Years and Education to join our team. This full-time, fixed-term role is ideal for an experienced childcare professional who can deliver underpinning knowledge, assess learners in the workplace and help them achieve qualifications promptly.

You will manage caseloads, use diverse workplace assessment methods, contribute to curriculum planning, and liaise with awarding bodies.