Assessor - Plumbing

As a leading FE college and one of the largest providers of Apprenticeships in the Southeast, East Sussex College Group is currently recruiting for a Plumbing Assessor.

Possess Plumbing Installation industry experience, qualifications, and occupational competence up to level 3 (up to level 5 desirable).
Hold a TAQA Assessors qualification or equivalent i.e. A1/D32/D33
Hold a TAQA IQA qualification or equivalent (desirable) i.e. V1
Have relevant work-based assessment experience in Plumbing Installation
Have experience working on a 1-2-1 basis or small groups
Be willing to travel both local and out of area
Experience of working to challenging deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Possess excellent IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and e-portfolio platforms

**Main duties**:
Conduct assessment needs of learners including fully preparing learners for End Point Assessment
Be able to teach and assess across a range of programmes both classroom theory and workshop practical including online courses as appropriate
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with employers and learners that promotes the timely achievement of learner’s qualifications and programmes within the agreed timescale.
Provide appropriate information, advice, teaching, learning and assessment relevant to the individual
Work closely with employers, Managers, and curriculum staff where applicable to ensure timely completion
Establishing of a safe working environment for any potential learner at an employer site and thereafter carry out regular monitoring of the learner’s workplace that ensures a continued safe learning environment.
Compliance with ESFA and other authorities withrespect to the accurate and full completion of learner start, review and completion paperwork and any policies and procedures associated with teaching, learning and assessment.
Management of own continual professional development to ensure currency with the area of occupation.
Plan, manage & organise a caseload of learners.

We can offer you:

- A competitive salary, a wide range of generous benefits, as well as flexible working opportunities.
- Rewarding employment in a high performing, professional environment, working with over 1,200 like-minded and friendly colleagues.
- Continuing Professional Development, with access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development.
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of students of all ages within the largest Further Education (FE) College in East Sussex (judged GOOD by Ofsted in 2021).

Please note that as we are an educational organisation:

- If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will also be required.
- Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Our commitment to Safeguarding, EDI and Sustainability:

- East Sussex College (ESC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- We are an inclusive employer and actively champion equity and diversity in every aspect of our culture and operations. These values are central to our culture and a key part of our success strategy for individuals and for our college.
- We are a Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and are committed to the Mental Health Charter.
- We are committed to obtaining Wellbeing, Menopause at Work and EDI accreditation.
- We have committed to being a carbon neutral employer by 2030.

**Recruitment Agencies**

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.