Job Description

Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest
29,857 - 32,323 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

Assessor - Childcare and Early Years

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

30 June 2025

Job overview

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Job Title:

Assessor - Childcare and Early Years

Location:

East London

Hours:

Term Time Only, 40 weeks per year, 36 hours per week

Salary:

31,044 - 33,760 p.a. incl London Weighting

Contract Type:

Permanent


Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.


We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners


An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and proactive assessors to join our Health and Social, and Early Years team. Your role will include assessing and mentoring learners on a range of Level 1-3 programmes, including the new T Levels.


You will have gained a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area such as Childhood studies or early years and have an assessor's qualification. Ideally have a teaching qualification, however this is desirable and not essential. You will also have knowledge of a range of vocational related topics such as safeguarding or paediatric first aid.



In addition, you will have experience in delivering outstanding support; guiding learners to succeed and developing positive working relationships with stakeholders.


You will have the skills to ensure the College meets the needs of the learners well and that the support is innovative and responsive to emerging trends and needs. You will also have good interpersonal skills and experience of using information systems and databases.


The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the assessment and quality of programmes including Levels 1, 2, and 3, up to Level 5 in line with Awarding body specifications. In addition, you will have other general curriculum responsibilities including assessments, tracking student achievement and administration of courses.

What's in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2023 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 26th June 2025

Interview Date: w/c 30th June 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

About

Waltham Forest College

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Waltham Forest College

Forest Building, Forest Road, Walthamstow
London
E17 4JB
United Kingdom

+44 20 8501 8000

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.



We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners.

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