Supply Assessor/Trainer – Forestry. Job in Inverness Education & Training Jobs

INVERNESS COLLEGE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Inverness seeks a Supply Assessor/Trainer for Forestry to deliver practical training in rural skills. The role requires flexible teaching methods and a commitment to quality education. Ideal candidates will have industry experience and strong interpersonal skills. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking to grow in an educational setting. This position offers generous annual leave, pension benefits, and on-site facilities.

Benefits

62 days annual leave

Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme

Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

On-site gym facilities

Occupational sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Contribution towards glasses for VDU work

Qualifications

• Experience in instructing or teaching is welcome.
• Practical industry experience is essential.
• Candidates should possess effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum focused on practical rural skills.
• Assist in the assessment and planning of learning experiences.
• Maintain high-quality educational standards.

Skills

Practical industry experience

Interpersonal skills

IT skills in MS Office

Chainsaw use certification

Teaching experience

Job description

Supply Assessor/Trainer - Forestry

As and when' required

Pay is based on Grade G from £37,189 pro rata *subject to pay award

£££ *Please note the hourly rate is paid for teaching hours / class contact time only.

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 a candidate for a position as supply Assessor in the Land and Science team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of Commercial Training courses, Further Education programmes and some of our Higher Education courses, specifically in the subject area of practical rural and forestry related skills. You will be based at the Scottish School of Forestry, Balloch, Inverness.

This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high quality curriculum and educational experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

If applicable:

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. The candidate must have practical industry experience, ideally with industry competency certification in chainsaw use, use of tractors and forest machinery and all‑terrain vehicles. You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 62 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• On‑site 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 Information

Application Closing Date: 17th December 2025

Shortlisting will take place: 18th December 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing: 5th January 2026

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.

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.

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.

To request a manual application form or for any queries about the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department on 01463 273210.