Vocational Trainers (various - see description)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Crewe is seeking an Assessor to train and evaluate learners up to Level 3. The role requires relevant qualifications and experience in further education, along with a full driving licence. Successful candidates will be involved in promoting learner welfare and ensuring timely achievement of apprenticeship standards. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Free onsite parking

Employee referral scheme

Staff awards

Qualifications

• Must possess an Assessor qualification (TAQA/A1 or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience of working in further education is essential.
• Must have a full current driving licence, use of a car and insurance for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Train and assess learners up to Level 3 in the workplace and college.
• Support learner progress through assessment in the workplace.
• Ensure timely achievement of apprenticeship frameworks and standards.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons.

Skills

Assessor qualification

Knowledge of awarding body standards

Understanding of equality and diversity

Industry experience

Education

Industry relevant qualifications (Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

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.
• Ensure timely achievement of apprenticeship frameworks and standards.
• Promote and safeguard 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.
• Full current driving licence, use of a car and insurance for business purposes are essential to this role.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Campus Facilities

Crewe Campus

• A multi‑purpose sports hall
• Climbing wall
• Fitness gym
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Award‑winning restaurant, The Academy
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops
• New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024)

Ellesmere Port Campus

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022)
• Award‑winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Fitness gym
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023)
• Professional theatre

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.

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.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

Benefits

• 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 [e-mail] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

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 [e-mail]. 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