Sessional HE Transitions Assessor & Teacher

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking experienced FE/HE Teachers and Assessors to deliver face-to-face assessment and transition sessions with adult learners and prospective university students across multiple UK locations, including Manchester. You will assess English language competence and academic readiness, facilitate structured learning activities, and make professional assessment decisions.

This sessional/Ad-hoc role offers flexible hours, typically 9:00 to 17:00, with regular regional travel and reimbursed

Qualifications

• recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent.
• FE/HE teaching experience.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Confidence assessing learner ability and academic readiness.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging face-to-face assessment and transition sessions
• Support adult learners and prospective undergraduates
• Assess English language competence and academic readiness
• Evaluate learner performance and make professional assessment decisions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at partner institutions
• Travel to different locations to deliver sessions

Skills

English assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Independent working

Education

PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent

Job description

Sessional HE Transitions Assessor & Teacher

Day Rate: £250-£350 per day, dependent on qualifications and relevant FE/HE teaching and assessment experience, plus approved travel expenses

Contract: Sessional / Ad-hoc

Locations: Multiple UK locations (Derby, Leicester, Manchester, Newcastle, Greater London)

Regional travel required

The Role

We are looking for experienced FE/HE Teachers and Assessors to deliver face-to-face assessment and transition sessions with adult learners and prospective university students.

You will facilitate structured learning activities, assess learners' English language competence and academic readiness, and use your professional judgement to assess their suitability for higher education study.

Sessions are delivered at partner institutions, typically between 9.00am and 5.00pm, making this ideally suited to experienced education professionals looking for flexible, sessional work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging face-to-face assessment and transition sessions
• Support adult learners and prospective undergraduates
• Assess English language competence and academic readiness
• Evaluate learner performance and make professional assessment decisions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at partner institutions
• Travel to different locations to deliver sessions

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent
• Experience teaching within Further Education and/or Higher Education
• Experience working with adult learners
• Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Confidence assessing learner ability and academic readiness
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and professionally
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake regular regional travel

Desirable Experience

• Access to HE or Foundation Year programmes
• Widening participation
• Supporting mature, returning or non-traditional learners
• Admissions, interviews or progression activitiesLearner assessment
• Delivering workshops, applicant days or transition events

Locations

Derby | Leicester | Leeds | Luton | Manchester | Salford | Sunderland | Newcastle | Ilford | Stratford (London) | Greater London

Pay & Travel

• £250-£350 per day, depending on qualifications and experience
• Sessional, ad-hoc assignments based on programme requirements
• Regular regional travel is an essential part of the role
• Approved travel expenses are reimbursed in line with University policy