Trainer Assessor - Teachers Education

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees College is seeking a Trainer Assessor Teacher Education in Huddersfield. The post involves assessing trainee teachers to meet professional standards, conducting observations, and maintaining assessment records.

You will work with learners, employers and schools to support progression and uphold safeguarding and equality requirements. The role emphasizes quality assurance, professional development, and contributing to curriculum and assessment improvements within a vibrant education

Qualifications

• The Teacher Education Assessor is responsible for assessing and supporting trainee teachers and education practitioners to achieve professional and qualification standards.
• Conducting teaching observations, reviewing evidence of competence, providing constructive feedback.
• Monitoring learner progress, and maintaining accurate assessment records.
• Ensuring compliance with awarding bodies, regulatory, safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and data protection requirements.
• Collaborating with learners, employers, schools, colleges, mentors and other stakeholders to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching observations and assess trainee teachers and education practitioners.
• Review evidence of competence and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate assessment records.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, and data protection requirements.
• Support quality assurance activities and contribute to curriculum and assessment enhancements.

Job description

Job Reference: ATR100867
Application deadline: 11/09/2026
Salary: £31,047.00 - £32,938.00

Job Description

Job Title:

Trainer Assessor Teacher Education

Salary:

FTE £31,047 - £32,938

Location:

Waterfront, Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37hrs/52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of early years educators and practitioners, construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

The Teacher Education Assessor is responsible for assessing and supporting trainee teachers and education practitioners to achieve professional and qualification standards. The role includes conducting teaching observations, reviewing evidence of competence, providing constructive feedback, monitoring learner progress, and maintaining accurate assessment records. The post holder ensures compliance with awarding body, regulatory, safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and data protection requirements, while contributing to quality assurance activities. Working closely with learners, employers, schools, colleges, mentors, and other stakeholders, they support achievement, participate in standardisation and moderation activities, and drive continuous improvement through the implementation of best practice, professional development, and enhancements to curriculum and assessment processes.

It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively and have an excellent understanding of equality and diversity you must be able to demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date : 11 th August 2026 (midday)

(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: tbc

Vacancy Documents

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