At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging learning sessions while supporting learners' career progression.
- Company: Join Gateshead College, a supportive and innovative educational institution.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, mental health support, and travel discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working and a focus on work-life balance in a vibrant campus environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in learners' futures and help them achieve their qualifications.
- Qualifications: Experience in assessment or training, with a passion for developing others.
The predicted salary is between 33724 - 33724 £ per year.
Salary £26,870 leading to £33,724 per annum
Basis: Full time
Contractual hours: 37
Region: North
Package: Fixed term until 25th June 2027
Job category: Non Teaching
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Job reference: VV2110
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainer/Assessor (fixed term) to join our growing team at Gateshead College. This role is ideal for someone who already has experience in assessment or training, as well as professionals currently working in areas such as business support, education, learning facilitation, or industry who are looking to move into teaching and assessment. What matters most to us is not just qualifications, but your passion for developing others and commitment to helping learners succeed.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Event Management
- Leadership & Management / Team Leading
- Human Resources
- Associate Project Management
At Gateshead College we believe behaviours and attitude are just as important as formal qualifications. As a college, developing people is what we do best.
About the Team
You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team where:
- Collaboration is encouraged
- Success is recognised and celebrated
- Innovation is welcomed
- Learners are always at the heart of everything we do
We pride ourselves on working closely with local employers and enjoying the benefits of our beautiful campus location, including lunchtime walks by the river. We also champion flexible working and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Trainer / Assessor you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning sessions
- Carry out regular one-to-one reviews with learners
- Monitor progress and provide timely feedback
- Maintain strong relationships with employers and line managers
- Ensure learners are prepared for their End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Support learners with career progression and employability skills
This is a rewarding role where your contribution will make a real difference to people’s futures. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a learner achieve their qualification knowing you played a key part in their success.
About Gateshead College
At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills. This means giving our students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be.
If you share our ambition, we’d love to hear from you. In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.
Our Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance of 35 days plus bank holidays
- Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
- Career average pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Retail and travel discounts.
- Volunteering Days.
Interviews will be held on 13th August 2026.
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