Vocational Assessor & Learning Mentor

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About the Role

Join our dynamic team in assessing candidates at SCQF Level, up to a maximum of level 9 for a set of work based/college candidates, 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
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Industry Engagement and Partnership
• Professional Development and Networking
• Contribution to Curriculum Teams

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in the relevant vocational area

Or

• Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
• Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards)

Experience

• Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
• Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector
• Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
• Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements
• Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
• Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings
• Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes
• 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