School of Engineering, Construction and Technical skills
£34, - £37, per annum
(Please note that the successful candidate without an assessor qualification will initially be appointed to the role of Trainee Vocational Learning & Assessment Officer with a salary range of £31, - £33, until assessor qualification is obtained. Salary placement will be depending on industry qualifications and experience of the applicant).
Glenrothes Campus (travel may be required within Fife)
35 hours per week
Temporary until 19 December
About the Role
Join our dynamic Painting and Decorating team in assessing candidates at SCQF Level 6 on -site throughout Fife and outskirts providing crucial support and advice to candidates to help them gather and present a portfolio that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualifications. You will play a key role in the continuous development and improvement of the vocational learning programmes, ensuring they align with industry best practice and standards.
Key Responsibilities
· Induction and Training
· Assessment Design and Execution
· Mentorship and Support
· Record Keeping & Reporting
· Quality Assurance and Compliance
· Industry Engagement and Partnership
· Professional Development and Networking
· Contribution to Curriculum Teams
Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications
1. Essential:
o SVQ Level 3 and PDA Level 6 in Painting and Decorating
o Or
o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
o Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).
Experience
2. Essential:
o Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
o Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
o Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
o Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
o Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
3. Desirable:
o Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
o Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
o Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
4. Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.
Skills and Attributes
· Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
· Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
· Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.
The role necessitates frequent and extensive travel therefore a valid driving license is required.
Application Process
To apply, please log in to create or update your profile. Once your profile is complete, click on the post you wish to apply for. We kindly request applicants to refrain from submitting CVs for this position. Instead, follow the application instructions provided in the job listing. When ready to submit the online application form, click 'save and continue' and then 'submit application.'
Internal staff should also follow the above guidance.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 27 November
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team