Tutor/Assessor in Carpentry

Gower College Swansea; Swansea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Tutor/Assessor in Carpentry to enhance its Built Environment Learning Area. This role involves assessing portfolios, fostering industry relationships, and delivering high-quality teaching. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Carpentry or related fields, and ideally a teaching qualification. The institution prides itself on investing in staff welfare and offers numerous benefits including generous leave and a strong pension scheme, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

2 staff well-being days

Discounted study opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Carpentry or equivalent.
• Possess a recognised apprenticeship in carpentry.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and verify portfolios for compliance with external verifiers.
• Maintain and build relationships with customers in industry.
• Provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience.

Skills

Up-to-date knowledge of the carpentry industry

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Carpentry or related subject

Recognised apprenticeship in carpentry

Recognition working towards a teaching qualification and TAQA/V1 award

Job description

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Assessment Qualification Support

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. If you hold a D32/D33/A1 Assessor award qualification, we would love to hear from you. These are still valid and recognised qualifications, and the college can offer updated training to refresh your assessor qualification.

Additional Information

Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).

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. We are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.