Location Wallsend
Salary £31,283 - £39,279 per annumHours 37
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Tyne Metropolitan College
STEM, Manufacturing and Green Initiatives
Work Based Assessor Carpentry and Joinery RTF2425-261
Permanent
37 Hours per weekLecturing Salary ScaleSpine Points 24-31Salary per annum £31,283 - £39,279 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 13th July 2025
At Tyne Coast College we provide excellent opportunities for training, career growth and further learning.Due to increasing student numbers our Construction, Engineering and Green Skills department is growing. We have the opportunity for a dynamic Work Based Assessor in Carpentry & Joinery to take an active role in supporting our continued success.
Benefits
As a member of Tyne Coast College, the successful candidate will have access to a fantastic package of benefits, which includes:
- Half day working on a Friday
- As support staff you will receive 48 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays) increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- On-site catering facilities and much more! (please see attached Work Perks Guide)
- Opportunity to gain recognised teaching and assessing qualifications, if not already achieved.
The role of Work Based Assessor will involve but is not limited to:
- Supporting Learners in Carpentry & Joinery trade area delivery, including completion of on-site observations and assessment.
- Periodic reviews with apprentices and employers both on and off site.
- Ensuring apprentices are completing Logbooks and Portfolios in a timely manner.
- Liaising with Employers to encourage regular communication and completing various documents as and when required.
- Keeping up to date records on Apprentices using the APTEM Platform software (training provided if required).
- Prepare all relevant documentation for Apprenticeship Gateway.
- Liaising with the Apprenticeships team at the college regularly.
- Booking EPA (End Point Assessments) in a timely manner.
- Ensuring ordering of EPA materials is timely and efficient.
- Maintain good working relationships with Employers.
- Some supervision of learners / external visitors on occasion.
Our Successful Candidate Will Have/be The Following
- Excellent subject knowledge and substantial industrial experience as an occupationally competent trades person.
- Full UK Driving licence and use of own transport.
- Knowledge of relevant codes of practice and awareness of current health and safety regulations and relevant legislation.
- Experience of maintaining high safety standards
- An approachable manner with a ‘Can do’ attitude.
- Self-motivated
- Team player, likewise able to work alone too.
- ICT skills, i.e. Microsoft suite.
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ or equivalent Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery related subject.
- Full UK Driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 2 Maths and English or willingness to work towards within a given timescale.
- Assessors award qualification (or willing to work towards).
- Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards).
Who We Are
Tyne Coast College comprises South Tyneside College, Tyne Metropolitan College and South Shields Marine School.We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including a wide range of employer-led vocational programmes, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training.Our portfolio is multi-award winning, with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN. The college was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2024.Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios.As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east.Recruiting high-calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.
Our Values
We believe in being a strong community presenceWe believe the needs of employers should shape our curriculumWe believe every student should achieve their potentialWe will make a significant positive impact on the local, regional and national economyWe value professionalism, commitment, and excellence in our staffWe welcome and include everyone in our community and value individuality and diversity
Documents
Application Guidance including Safeguarding Policy - DownloadTerms and Conditions for Lecturing Posts - DownloadWork Perks at Tyne Coast College.pdf - DownloadWork Based Assessor (Carpentry & Joinery) - Person Spec - DownloadWork Based Assessor (Carpentry & Joinery) - Job Description - Download
