Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer

Fife College; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dunfermline seeks a Trainee Vocational Learning & Assessment Officer. The role involves assessing candidates, supporting their development, and ensuring alignment with industry standards. Essential qualifications include SVQ Level 4 in Care or equivalent, with a salary range of £31,681 - £37,833 per annum. This temporary position requires 15 hours per week and travel within Fife may be necessary.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 4 in relevant vocational area (Care) or SVQ Level 3 (Health and Social Care) required.
• Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for candidates at SCQF Level 6 to 9.
• Develop and improve vocational learning programs.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and educational standards.

Skills

Ability to articulate instructions

Effective organization skills

Problem-solving ability

Flexibility in teaching methods

Education

SVQ Level 4 in relevant vocational area

Assessor and Verifier awards

Job description

Overview

£34,655 - £37,833 per annum. (Please note that the successful candidate without an assessor qualification will initially be appointed to the role of Trainee Vocational Learning & Assessment Officer with a salary range of £31,681 - £33,663 until assessor qualification is obtained. Salary placement will be depending on industry qualifications and experience of the applicant).

Dunfermline Campus (travel may be required within Fife)

15 hours per week

Temporary until 30 June 2026

About the Role

Join our dynamic SVQ team in assessing candidates at SCQF Level 6, up to a maximum of level 9 for a set of work based/college candidates, providing crucial support and advice to candidates to help them gather and present a portfolio that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualifications. You will play a key role in the continuous development and improvement of the vocational learning programmes, ensuring they align with industry best practice and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Induction and Training
• Assessment Design and Execution
• Mentorship and Support
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Industry Engagement and Partnership
• Professional Development and Networking
• Contribution to Curriculum Teams

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area (Care) or SVQ Level 3 in the relevant vocational area (Health and Social Care)
• Or Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
• Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).

Experience

Essential:

• Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
• Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
• Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
• Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
• Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
• Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
• Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
• Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
• Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.