Level 6 Youth Work Marker

Are you passionate about shaping the future of youth work practice? Do you thrive on supporting reflective learning and maintaining high academic standards? Could your expertise help develop the next generation of ethical, rights-based youth work professionals? Captiva Learning, part of Impact Futures Group, is seeking experienced and values-driven Level 6 Youth Work Markers to assess learner submissions for our national Level 6 Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified youth work professional with higher education assessment experience to contribute to the development of apprentices across the sector while working flexibly from home.

The salary banding is £35-40k DOE.

The Role: As a Youth Work Marker, you will assess learner assignments ranging from 1,250–3,500 words, ensuring all work aligns with youth work standards, university regulations, and best practice in apprenticeship and adult education. You will apply provided assessment rubrics, complete plagiarism and AI checks using Turnitin, and provide clear, developmental feedback that promotes reflective practice and professional growth. Typical marking volumes range from 20–50 assignments per batch, with agreed turnaround deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply level-specific rubrics to ensure progression from foundational (Level 4) to strategic practice (Level 6).
• Provide actionable, inclusive feedback that links to NOS, sector policy (e.g., NYA, UNCRC), and supports apprentice development.
• Check similarity reports, word counts, referencing (Harvard), and practice evidence authenticity; flagging any integrity issues.
• Complete marking within deadlines, typically handling 20-50 assignments per batch.

You’ll be joining a leading national training provider at an exciting time of growth and expansion, working in a fun and supportive environment in an organisation with a strong focus on people and culture. Expect regular catch-ups and socials with your team, surprises in the post, and company-wide social events - we’re a friendly bunch.

The Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays.
• 3 additional days of paid leave for Christmas Shut down.
• Volunteer day.
• Enhanced Sick Pay.
• BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan.
• Enhanced Maternity paid leave.
• Enhanced Paternity paid leave.
• Grandparent paid leave.
• Bereavement paid leave.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Wellbeing Day.
• Birthday day off.
• 3% pension contribution using pension provider NEST/Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Shopping discount & cash back platform.
• Refer a friend bonus £1,000.
• Employee Financial Wellbeing support.
• Buy an additional 5 days annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Company events and social gatherings.
• Appreciation gifts.

About You

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (ideally in Youth Work, Community Development, or related field).
• JNC-recognised professional youth work qualification.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven higher education marking/assessment experience, with knowledge of youth work standards.
• Strong understanding of UK youth work sector, including NOS, rights-based practice (UNCRC), safeguarding, and ethical dilemmas.
• Excellent command of English, Harvard referencing, and Canvas/Turnitin proficiency.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience as an Internal or External Examiner or Moderator in youth/community work programmes.
• HEA Fellowship or teaching qualification.
• Recent practice experience.

Personal Characteristics:

• Self-motivated and passionately committed to youth work values, with expertise in delivering developmental feedback that empowers apprentices as reflective, ethical practitioners.
• Apprentice-centred approach grounded in participation, equity, and relational pedagogy.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying assignment demands, deadlines, while maintaining consistent standards aligned with NOS and NYA validation requirements.

About Us: Captiva Learning is part of Impact Futures Group; one of the UK’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ accreditation, and learner-centric delivery is at the heart of our continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey. We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider. We have been awarded a prestigious 2-star accreditation for being an outstanding company to work for. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.