Job Description

Salary:

Up to 37,417.20 per annum FTE

Job type:

Part Time, Temporary

Apply by:

5 May 2025

Job overview

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Trainer Assessor - Engineering (Casual)

Salary:

Up to 37,417.20 per annum FTE

Hours:

22.2 hours per week

Weeks Per Year:

Full year

Contract Type:

Casual

Site:

Accrington & Rossendale College

Closing Date:

05/05/2025

Interview Date

: TBC

'Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.


Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Trainer Assessor in Engineering within our Apprenticeship provision. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivery on Apprenticeship Standards with successful EPA results.


We are looking for candidates with experience in one (or more) of the following areas:

Machining Engineering (technical support and tool maker)

To note: This post requires a qualified assessor and will carry a small caseload of apprentices to support them to achieve their on-program learning to progress to End Point Assessment. The role will also be supporting two trainee assessors whilst they carry full caseloads to provide development support and feedback on assessments through the-portfolio.


The successful candidate will be primarily based at our Accrington site but may be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

Deliver all elements of the assessed standards including: training, mentoring, learner reviews, timely feedback and assessment Take a "hands-on" approach with apprentices, coaching and demonstrating best practice in line with the new Standards Supporting trainee assessors

What We Are Looking For:

4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject A1 qualification Teaching Qualification (desirable) Current industrial experience/ up to date industry CPD Experience of delivery and assessment of qualifications in this area IQA qualification (desirable)

What We Offer in Return:

Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days - totalling 41 days per year Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5% Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards Free on-site parking on all College sites

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.ukPlease note we only accept applications submitted via our website

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

The Company

The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.


The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.


We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.


Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.


The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.


Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

About

Nelson and Colne College

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Nelson and Colne College

Scotland Road, Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 7YT
United Kingdom

+44 1282 440200

Nelson and Colne College Group, known for its national reputation for educational success, is widely recognized within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. After the successful merger of Nelson and Colne College with Accrington and Rossendale College in November 2018, Nelson and Colne College has maintained its position as the Sixth Form centre, owing to its distinguished stature for academic achievement.



In 2022, the College Group received the prestigious Outstanding rating from Ofsted, further highlighting its commitment to delivering exceptional education. Nelson and Colne College offers a remarkable selection of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education provisions, benefitting generations of families with an exceptional education. The college prides itself on its personalized approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, access to extensive extracurricular opportunities, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Principal

Lisa O'Loughlin

Ofsted report

"The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities."



View Nelson and Colne College's latest Ofsted report