At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct interviews and plan visits to assess apprentices' progress in horticulture and arboriculture.
- Company: Capel Manor College offers a unique opportunity within its apprenticeship team for industry professionals.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a defined pension scheme, and access to retail discounts.
- Other info: The position requires applicants to have the right to work in the UK.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to land-based learning and inspiring apprentices.
- Qualifications: Experience in the arboriculture or horticultural industry is essential for this role.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Capel Manor College has an exciting opportunity for a Work‑Based Assessor in Horticulture / Arboriculture to join its apprenticeship team. We are looking for an industry professional with experience in the arboriculture and/or horticultural industry to work with our apprentices and their employers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews with prospective apprentices to determine suitable training pathways and identify organisational training needs.
- Plan, organise and undertake regular visits to apprentices in their workplaces to review progress, discuss learning experiences, handle documentation and address concerns related to education.
- Organise and visit workplaces to ensure employers comply with course requirements and health and safety standards.
- Deliver classroom teaching for a Level 2 Work‑Based Qualification, including creating engaging activities, preparing lessons, providing feedback and marking assessments.
- Provide feedback to work‑based apprentices and employers from assessments and training plans.
- Liaise with tutors to ensure all aspects of the apprenticeship standards are met for timely success.
- Demonstrate flexibility in responding to employer requests and adapting to rapidly changing priorities to offer a responsive service.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a passion for land‑based learning, be enthusiastic about sharing this passion with others, and be able to inspire apprentices of all abilities. They should be able to demonstrate flexibility in responding to employer requests and adapting to rapidly changing priorities.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Defined pension scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Access to an online GP
We do not have a sponsorship licence and will only consider applicants who have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close the position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a shortlist. Early application is encouraged. We are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.
Work Based Assessor - Arboriculture and Horticulture employer: CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE
Capel Manor College is located in the UK and focuses on land-based education. The college promotes an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce while offering benefits like access to an online GP and generous annual leave. Join a team committed to safeguarding students' welfare.
