T Level in Education and Early Years Workplace Assessor
Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit a T Level in Education and Early Years Assessor on a time term only time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,308 per annum FTE, pro-rata for part time.
At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.
The Role:
As our T Level in Education and Early Years Assessor, you will be responsible for preparing the T level in Education and Early Years students for work placement. The post holder will visit, report and assess on the progress and performance of students at placement, they will also liaise with the external provider as part of the assessment for the T level, as well as undertaking a range of duties that support the successful running of Early Years work placements.
Responsibilities as our T Level in Education and Early Years Assessor will include:
- Arranging, in consultation with the Personal Development Manager for People and Students Experience, Learning Manager for Early Years and Care,, and tutors, work placements for all full-time students on the T level in Education and Early Years study programme. The majority of students are 16-18 years old and are aiming to work in the Early Years sector upon completion of their course.
- Acting as DBS signatory for all DBS applications.
- Liaising with placement providers and tutors on the progress and assessment/performance of students.
- Participating in student tutorials/taught sessions relating to work placements
- Liaising with placement providers and appropriate external bodies/organisations in order to foster effective links and develop new placements.
- Visiting students at their work placements and monitoring their attendance and progress.
- Completing placement visit observations or reports (as appropriate) as required by the awarding bodies and Learning Manager.
- Planning and accurately recording placement visits in the most cost effective manner.
- Attending relevant team meetings and contributing to discussions relating to work placement and student progress.
- Contributing fully to discussions and development work on programme design, assessment practice, student placements and individual student’s progress.
As our T Level in Education and Early Years Assessor, you’ll ideally have:
- Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths.
- A relevant professional qualification at Level 3 or above - Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 NVQ in Early Years, Care and Education, Children and Young People’s Workforce, NNEB.
- Experience of working with students and assessing vocational practice.
- Skills in assessing the progress of students.
- Knowledge of Child Care/Early Years programmes and the qualification framework.
- Knowledge of the kind of skills and personal qualities needed by students for the employment sector/organisations for which they are being prepared
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications
Benefits of working with us:
You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
- 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
- up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
- Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
- Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
- Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
If you feel you are the right candidate for this T Level in Education and Early Years Assessor role, then please click ‘apply’ now!
Closing date: 10 January 2025
We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants.
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.