Sessional HE Transitions Assessor & Teacher

Adecco; North East; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking experienced FE/HE teachers and assessors to deliver face-to-face assessment and transition sessions for adult learners and prospective university students across multiple UK locations.

Sessions run typically 9.00am–5.00pm, with regional travel required and travel expenses reimbursed. The role offers flexible, sessional work suitable for education professionals seeking varied, hands-on opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to assess learner English language competence and academic readiness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.
• Travel to partner institutions to deliver sessions.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Time management

Travel willingness

Adult learners experience

Education

PGCE 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 activities
• Learner 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