Assessor Joinery

Assessor - Work Based (Joinery)

37,896 - 41,770 (pro-rata)

0.4 FTE / 14 Hours

Based at Falkirk Campus

Fixed Term to February 2027

Forth Valley College is seeking a Joinery Work-Based Assessor to join our Apprenticeship, Skills and Commercial (ASC) team on a part-time basis. This role is central to supporting and assessing apprentices undertaking Joinery qualifications within real workplace environments across Scotland. Reporting to the Assessment Manager for Construction, you will carry out assessment and internal, verification and quality activities in line with Forth Valley College and SQA standards, ensuring apprentices are supported to achieve their full potential.

• Assess Joinery apprentices in the workplace against SQA performance criteria
• Provide professional guidance and coaching to candidates, supporting portfolio development
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant assessment records using digital systems
• Build strong relationships with employers and external stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Construction assessment team

• Verifiable, current industry experience in Joinery / Carpentry & Joinery
• Sound knowledge of SQA standards, evidence requirements and assessment practice
• Strong communication, planning and IT skills
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel to employer premises

• A1, L&D9, TAQA or equivalent assessor qualification
• Experience of work-based learning and apprenticeship assessment
• Familiarity with vocational qualification frameworks

• Public sector pension
• 48 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent CPD and training opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• College laptop and mobile phone
• Complimentary access to the College gym

Forth Valley College offers a supportive induction process and a collaborative working environment where staff are valued and developed.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We understand that individuals may have different needs and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

If any adjustments are required to be made, please contact . The college will work with each individual to identify and implement appropriate solutions to ensure you have a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate your skills and qualifications.

Closing date: 22 January 2026