Vocational Trainer in Groundworks (EL795)

Cheshire College - South & West; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Crewe is seeking a dedicated Assessor to train and assess learners up to Level 3. This role involves promoting learner progress, ensuring timely achievement of frameworks, and safeguarding the welfare of learners. Applicants should hold relevant assessor qualifications or be willing to attain them, alongside substantial relevant experience. A competitive salary and extensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Financial support for teacher qualifications

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with employer contributions

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Assessor qualification is essential or willingness to work towards it.
• Relevant industry qualifications to at least level 3 required.
• Experience in further education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Train and Assess learners up to Level 3 in various settings.
• Support learner progress through assessments.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Skills

Assessor qualification (TAQA / A1 or equivalent)

Industry relevant qualifications to a minimum of a level 3

Knowledge of awarding body standards

Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience in further education

Up-to-date occupational experience

Education

Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Train and Assess learners up to Level 3, in the workplace and College;
• Support learner progress through assessment in the workplace and curriculum delivery;
• Ensuring timely achievement of apprenticeship frameworks and standards; and
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with college policies.

Key Person Specification Requirements :

• Assessor qualification (TAQA / A1 or equivalent) or willingness to work towards;
• Industry relevant qualifications to a minimum of a level 3 (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent);
• Knowledge and understanding of awarding body standards and requirements;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Experience of working in further education;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• This role will be based across multiple sites and therefore a full current driving licence, use of a car and insurance for business purposes are essential to this role.

Please see attached Job Description and person Specification for full-details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to by 9am on 20 November 2025 .

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

Benefits :

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant curriculum area.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.