Engineering Assessor / Tutor (Mechanical)

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and passionate Assessor / Tutor to join our engineering delivery team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assessing mechanical engineering and have a commitment to educating learners of various ages, including those with special educational needs (electrical or machining experience would be advantageous but not essential). This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with learners of all ages, fostering a supportive and motivating learning environment.

To apply simply upload your CV, if shortlisted, a Train'd Up application form will be issued for completion, prior to any interview being organised (two employment references must be supplied).

Post Title: Engineering Assessor / Tutor (mechanical)

Department: STEM & Business Development

Reports to: Head of Department (STEM & Business Development)

Overall job purpose: To demonstrate a high quality of professional practice and provide quality assessing at a variety of levels. Devise action plans and maintain appropriate assessment and training records.

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (subject to qualifications and experience)

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To assess using an appropriate mix of traditional, e-learning and blended learning approaches, on a range of Engineering provision from Level 2 to 4
• To provide support and guidance to apprentices, mentors, employers and other associated stakeholders
• To operate as an effective member of relevant curriculum teams and to work closely with other areas of the business
• To carry out administrative duties associated with assessing, including maintenance of monitoring and progress tracking records, three-way progress reviews, OTJ training logs, observation reports, and evaluations to a satisfactory standard and within established deadlines
• To work closely with the Quality & Compliance Team
• To ensure safe working practices are observed by yourself and others (including apprentices) for whom you are responsible
• To provide such returns or reports as may from time to time as required by the Head of Department (STEM & Business Development) or Senior Management Team
• To assist in the recruitment of apprentices with the Business Development Team
• To attend and conduct apprentice inductions
• To conduct employer Health & Safety inspections and ongoing monitoring
• To assist in the development of curriculum support materials.
• To ensure the principles of equality and diversity are upheld.

Other Duties

• Undertake additional duties as required
• To ensure Health & Safety and Safeguarding procedures are adhered to and safe working practices are observed by you and others (including learners) for whom they are responsible
• To promote the company ethos with regard to Equality and Diversity and act as a role model
• You will be required to become qualified as a First Aider
• To take part in approved staff development as part of the Train’d Up staff development programme. It is mandatory for employees to complete ‘Safeguarding Young and Vulnerable Adults’ training after which you will receive a certificate.

Safeguarding Notice: Train’d Up is committed to ensuring all learners under 18 (and those aged 18, 19 and 20 who have been looked after by a local authority at any time after attaining the age of 16 or have a learning disability) and adults at risk are kept safe, healthy, and free from harm whilst attending learning programmes. All offers of employment are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search.

Equal Opportunities: Train’d Up will work to remove any barriers which might deter people from applying to Train’d Up, either as staff or learner / customers. Train’d Up aims to provide an inclusive environment which values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and learners / customers are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• assessing engineering: 3 years (required)
• Mechanical engineering: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/12/2024
Reference ID: ASSESSOR/TUTOR-LEEDS
Expected start date: 03/01/2025