Trainer​/Assessor - Functional Skills

EPNE Training is the adult skills training arm of Education Partnership North East (EPNE). The top performing college group in the North East and includes Sunderland College, Northumberland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form College and EPNE Training, with our footprint spanning across the region.

Delivering a proactive, and high-quality response to strategic skills priorities, industry and workforce needs all year round throughout the Northeast. Offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for adults, both on campus, employer sites and our community locations.

EPNE Training aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills supporting more than 6,000 enrolments each year. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

We are excited to invite applications from enthusiastic and inspirational individuals to join our expanding EPNE Training team s is an excellent opportunity for teaching practitioners — including those new to teaching — who are passionate about supporting individuals with Maths & English Functional Skills.

Whether you already have teaching experience or looking for a rewarding career change, we will provide full support, mentoring and professional development to help you thrive in the role.

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate strong practical and theoretical knowledge in Maths & English and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices. You will work with a dedicated and friendly team to support learners in achieving positive outcomes and progressing into successful careers.

There is significant potential for further development and expansion across this curriculum area, and you will play a key role in helping to shape the future of our Skills Access & Community offer and EPNE Training overall provision.

You will plan, promote, deliver, monitor and evaluate your teaching while supporting learners’ academic and personal progress. You will also build positive relationships with employers and industry partners to ensure students receive an outstanding experience.

• Plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate high-quality teaching, learning and assessment from Entry to Level 2 Maths & English Functional Skills.
• Take responsibility for the retention, progress and achievement of learners within your programme(s).
• Contribute to curriculum planning, internal and external quality assurance processes, and programme performance reviews.
• Provide high-quality academic and pastoral support, including tracking, monitoring and targeted intervention where required.

• Typical class size: 10 – 15 learners
• This allows for hands‑on support, practical supervision, and good learner engagement.

• The role is 37 hours per week, including: 24 hours of teaching per week

These are timetabled lessons, generally split across:

• Classroom theory sessions
• Workshop-based practical sessions
• Tutorials and Global Skills

If you do not already hold a teaching qualification:

• The qualification is completed within the first 2 years.
• Usually delivered one evening per week (3 hours).
• Coursework completed alongside the job.

New practitioners joining the department can expect a strong network of support, typically including:

• A dedicated mentor within the team
• Structured induction to systems, policies, and curriculum
• Professional…