Vocational Skills Assessor - Early Years Specialism in London

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

Vocational Skills Assessors play a vital role across the School’s Further and Higher Education provision. They are responsible for delivering effective and efficient practical and online assessment, while supporting learners to develop their commercial awareness, employability and enterprise skills. They will also ensure full compliance with all health and safety policies and practices relating to placements at all times.

As our Vocational Skills Assessor, you will develop partnerships with Early Years Provisions, provide placement support for all students and undertake assessments in the workplace and in college, ensuring that a professional image is portrayed at all times.

You will hold professional qualifications with a reputable awarding body or a recognised TDLB Assessor Award (D32, D33, A1), along with an Internal Verifier (IV) award. You will also hold a Level 6 qualification or above, with an Early Years specialism. You will have recent experience in Early Years assessment, including the use of e-portfolio systems, alongside current industry experience evidenced through CPD or recent practice in Early Years settings, including school provision (SEN desirable).

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 8th May 2026.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.