Industry Placement Assessor Early Childhood and Health
The early childhood and health studies curriculum area is seeking a motivated member to join them from Jan 2025 as an industry placement assessor to support with industry placement visits to early childhood and health studies students, on a full- time hours, Term time only, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive rate of £22,071 - £31,000 (Pro Rata) depending on experience.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
About the role:
The Industry Placement Assessor, role involves student visits to industry placements, which span geographical areas such as Hythe and Waterside, Lymington, Poole, Brockenhurst and Ringwood. Industry placements are mandatory and contribute to the overall qualification. You will work closely with the current industry placement officer with regards to allocations of visits who will advise of locations and days, and it will be up to you to plan your visits accordingly in the timeframes provided, write reports and liaise with organisations to build positive employer relationships. Industry experience in the HSC or Early Years sector is an advantage, along with a full UK driving licence, assessor award or teaching qualification, however support and training may be provided. You will report directly to the Head of Curriculum.
Responsibilities as our Industry Placement Assessor will include:
- Provide constructive and developmental feedback to learners during visits
- Support and advise employers during visits if necessary and appropriate
- Be able to plan and prioritise workload of visits
- Make accurate judgements using sector criteria and T Level performance outcomes for the qualifications
- Ensure that learner progression is recorded and monitored in a timely way
- Report achievements and areas for development to the Subject Leaders and Industry Placement Officer
- Work with the team to meet targets for learner retention and achievement
- Be involved in the development of learning resources, related to the occupational area
As our Industry Placement Assessor, you’ll ideally have:
- Appropriate subject qualification
- Assessing Awards or willing to work towards achieving these awards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of assessing learners
- Experience of supporting and motivating young people
- The ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative
Benefits:
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
- Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Free eye care vouchers
- Free secure onsite parking
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
- Weekly staff football
Closing Date: 15th November 2024
Interview Date: 22nd November 2024
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Industry Placement Assessor role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.