Tutor Assessor in Carpentry

Gower College Swansea; Swansea; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme (21%)

Staff well-being days

Discounted study opportunities

Job summary

Gower College Swansea invites applications for a Tutor/Assessor in Carpentry at Jubilee Court Campus. You will assess portfolios, internally verify them to meet external verifiers, and build industry relationships while providing a high quality teaching and learner experience.

Applicants should have up-to-date industry knowledge with a Level 3 or equivalent in Carpentry, an apprenticeship, and ideally a teaching qualification with TAQA/V1; you will need excellent organisation and communication

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of carpentry industry with Level 3 or equivalent.
• Recognised carpentry apprenticeship.
• Ideal to hold teaching qualification and TAQA/V1 award.

Responsibilities

• Assess and internally verify portfolios to meet external verifiers and awarding bodies.
• Work with industry customers to maintain and build relationships.
• Provide a high quality teaching and learning experience for all learners.

Skills

Portfolio assessment

Industry relationship building

Teaching & learning delivery

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Level 3 Carpentry qualification

Carpentry apprenticeship

Teaching qualification / TAQA/V1

Job description

About us:

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.

At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.

The role:

Gower College Swansea is seeking a Tutor/Assessor to join the Carpentry provision within our expanding Built Environment Learning Area.

• Full-time (37 hours per week)
• Permanent
• £31,106 - £34,235 per annum
• Jubilee Court Campus

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and internally verify portfolios to ensure they meet the requirements of the various external verifiers and awarding bodies
• Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships
• Provide a high quality teaching and learning experience for all learners

About you:

• Have up to date knowledge of the industry with a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Carpentry or a related subject
• Possess a recognised apprenticeship in carpentry
• Ideally hold, or be working towards, a recognised teaching qualification and TAQA/V1 award
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work flexibly, on your own initiative and as part of a team

Benefits for you:

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2024)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes

If you do not hold an assessing qualification, Gower College Swansea are proud to offer support and guidance to successful candidates to achieve their award / certificate in assessing under the TAQA qualifications framework. This is achieved via the college’s in house continuous professional development facility. More information: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/courses

If you hold a D32/D33/A1 Assessor award qualification, we would love to hear from you! These are still valid and recognised qualifications. Gower College Swansea are able to offer update training to successful candidates to refresh your assessor qualification.

Further information

This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language

To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding

Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)

Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).