Carpentry and Joinery Asessor

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Further Education college in Northamptonshire for an experienced Carpentry & Joinery Assessor to join their Construction Trades & Heritage team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced tradesperson or assessor to move into (or continue) a rewarding role assessing apprentices in the workplace, helping them progress towards competency-based qualifications and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Assess apprentices and learners against Carpentry & Joinery competency-based qualifications and apprenticeship standards

• Carry out regular workplace visits to assess competence on-site

• Conduct progress reviews with apprentices and employers at least every 12 weeks, setting SMART targets

• Deliver 1-1 and group training sessions as required

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date learner records via e-portfolio systems (e.g. OneFile)

• Support apprentices through to End-Point Assessment (EPA) readiness

• Liaise with employers, colleagues, and awarding bodies to support learner achievement

• Contribute to quality assurance and IQA processes

What We're Looking For:

• Vocational qualification at Level 3 or above in Carpentry & Joinery, or equivalent industry experience

• Assessors award (willing to work towards)

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)

• Full, valid driving licence and access to a car

• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills

• A positive, flexible approach and genuine enthusiasm for developing others

Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme

• 38 days' holiday (inc. bank holidays)

• Health cash plan

• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

• Free on-site parking

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Discounted on-site gym membership

• 10% discount on college courses

• Wellbeing programme + annual volunteering day

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