Location: Mile End
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Job Title:
Assessor/Trainer in TAQA/ IQA/ AET (Part time, 29.6 hours P/W) Inspire, Lead, and Make an Impact Teach TAQA and IQA Qualifications at Colchester Institute! Were looking for a passionate and experienced professional to take the lead in delivering TAQA and IQA qualifications and play a key role in shaping the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment both at Colchester Institute and with our external candidates.
About the Role:
In this dynamic role, youll:
Support enrolment, module selection, funding coordination, and course registration. Deliver 1:1 and group teaching sessions tailored to learner needs. Conduct workplace observations and assessments following industry standards. Guide learners in portfolio development and evidence mapping. Monitor and report learner progress, ensuring timely course completion. Collaborate with IQA on quality assurance and support external audits. Develop innovative teaching materials and promote online learning tools.
Provide pastoral support and manage learner behaviour effectively. Participate in quality assurance and maintain professional development. Are you passionate about empowering the next generation through education and skills development? Join our team and play a vital role in delivering Functional Skills, Digital, and Accounting apprenticeships that make a real difference! Essential
Qualifications:
Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4 or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent. Level 4 teaching qualification or higher (Including IQA award) Recent relevant CPD relating to subject specialism. Essential
Experience:
Experience of delivery of TAQA/ IQA and AET L3/ 4 qualifications. Curriculum development experience in either TAQA/ AET.
Experience of working with multiple organisations to achieve learning aims. An understanding of the National Occupational Standards for assessment A strong grasp of digital technologies and experience of using ICT as an effective teaching tool.
Experience of contributing to quality assurance processes within a curriculum. Staff Benefits:
Holidays 40 days for lecturing staff plus bank holidays, 28 days rising to 33 days for business support staff and managers after 5 years service plus bank holidays and 35 days plus bank holidays for academic management staff. Pension scheme membership of a Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, either the Local Government Pension Scheme or the Teachers Pension Scheme, both with significant employer contributions and bothwith life cover and survivor pension.
Teaching and assessor qualifications funding support if college budget allows for teaching staff thiscan include Certificate in Education/Post Travel Expense - in line with expenses policy to the exclusion of travel expenses between home and normal work location. Learning and development and continuing professional development an organisational commitment to staff development, with an in-house Training & Development department responsible for arranging onsite training as well as booking external conferences and events.
Travel discounts discounted travel on local and regional bus and rail networks, with the Colchester campus being close to the mainline Colchester station on the London to Norwich intercity rail service and with access to a number of local rail lines. Cycle to work scheme salaried employees can purchase a new bike and accessories and make savings on income tax and National Insurance.
These savings can be equivalent of up to 40% of the retail price of the bike and equipment. Childcare vouchers these enable employees to make savings on childcare costs by sacrificing part of their salary for childcare vouchers. Within specified limits, these vouchers are non-taxable and exempt from National Insurance contributions and therefore represent a saving. Technogym and fitness facilities at our Colchester campus staff can join our state of the art Technogym with good value membership at only £10 per month by salary deduction.
There is also the use of a sports hall available with staff using this for basketball and badminton. Discounted onsite hair and beauty facilities - our onsite salons offer a wide range of hair, beauty and holistic services at very competitive prices. Treatments are carried out by students under the full guidance of experienced lecturers. Employees are entitled to a 15% discount.
On Site Food & Drink facilities - Colchester Campus has a takeaway food service operated by the Centre for Hospitality & Food students. Here you can taste foods prepared freshly by students at low prices. Also on site at Colchester Campus is the…
