Supply Assessor, Early Learning and Childcare

INVERNESS COLLEGE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland seeks a Supply Assessor for Early Learning and Childcare. The ideal candidate will provide assessment and support to workbased learners and must hold a degree level qualification relevant to the role. Benefits include 45 days annual leave, a local government pension scheme, and various employee support programs. Applications close on 5.11.25, with interviews starting the week of 10.11.25. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Onsite gym facilities

Occupational sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate degree level qualification at SCQF Level 10, in a suitable subject.
• Experience in assessing workbased learners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records according to National Care Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and support for workbased learners within their workplace.
• Work as part of the assessor team.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate learning.

Skills

Assessment and support skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree level qualification at SCQF Level 10

Job description

Job Description

Supply Assessor, Early Learning and Childcare

Variable Hours

Grade G: £37,189 - £40,880 per annum (pro rata)

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever‑evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job‑ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215‑acre site.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as an assessor on a supply basis.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a suitably skilled and qualified assessor to work within our Early Years and Workbased Learning department.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Work as part of the assessor team, providing assessment and support for workbased learners within their workplace.
• Hold an appropriate degree level qualification at SCQF Level 10, in a suitable subject.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate learning which works towards meeting the National Care Standards.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Application Closing Date: 5.11.25

Shortlisting will take place from 6.11.25

Interviews will be held week commencing: 10.11.25

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.