Trainer / Assessor in Electrical in Humber

Location: North Harbour Campus

Salary: £30,248.30 - £32,984.34 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Job Type: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: 15/05/2026

About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 42 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Teachers' pension.
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role: We are currently looking for a Trainer/Assessor, to join our Electrical Installation Team at the City of Portsmouth College, at our North Harbour Campus. As a Trainer/Assessor you will provide a high quality external assessment of students/apprentices works, including the delivery of practical sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and manage learning across the electrical department, including subject/workshop delivery to groups of students and preparation and development of course materials.
• Work with the curriculum team to develop and implement the curriculum.
• Be fully involved in the recruitment and selection of appropriate candidates for the course, contributing to marketing activities and attending any open evenings, taster sessions and school visits when required.
• Carry out assessments in the workshop and/or within the workplace, of both practical and written work as required.
• Communicate with employers as necessary to make appropriate arrangements and ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Produce and keep up to date any necessary documentation, including assessment plans.
• Support students with their learning, including holding one to one support meetings and reviews.
• Monitor and record student retention, progression, achievement and success, using College procedures, documentation and systems.
• Ensure that statistical returns, including monitoring and tracking retention rates, examination results, student progress, placements and destination reports are all completed accurately and in accordance with required timescales.
• Where the subject is of a technical nature, and delivery is in a College workshop situation, take responsibility for the upkeep and development of the workshop area, including tools and equipment.
• Promote digital technologies, including e-learning throughout the curriculum.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Level 3 qualification or above in Electrical Installations
• Assessor/Verifier Qualification or willing to work towards
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification or willing to work towards
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales
• Ability to work well in teams but also to work independently, with the minimum of supervision

Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

Pre-Employment Checks: City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our College. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.