Assessor - Engineering (Fabrication and Welding), Leeds

Leeds City College are recruiting for an Engineering Assessor to join our team. The right candidate would have experience in fabrication and welding. This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values-led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation within a lively college community. As an Engineering Assessor at Printworks Campus, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of engineers.

Your primary responsibilities will include managing a caseload of apprentice learners. You may be required to design and implement innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience and ensure that students are well-prepared for careers in various engineering fields. Overall, this role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for engineering education, a commitment to student success, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community.

The focus of this role is to visit our partner employers and assess apprentices studying the engineering apprenticeship standards. You'll complete administrative work connected with the assessments and apprenticeships and provide prompt and constructive feedback to candidates soon after assessment. Responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver high-quality Engineering lessons to learners at Level 2 and Level 3 level.
• Develop and adapt curriculum materials to meet the needs of learners.
• Assess and provide feedback on student progress.
• Support learners in achieving their educational goals.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall learning experience.
• Conduct regular workplace visits as directed to observe and assess apprentices, ensuring progress is recorded via the e-portfolio system.
• Facilitate scheduled day-release sessions at college, ensuring all learning activities contribute to the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Ensure all learning activities are recorded on OneFile and off the job hours are on track.
• Prepare apprentices for end-point assessments, supporting them to achieve high grades through structured teaching and targeted assessment preparation.
• Support apprentices in developing digital skills and embedding English and maths into all aspects of delivery.
• Coordinate effectively with employers, mentors, IQAs, awarding bodies, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and assessment.
• Attend standardisation meetings, team briefings, performance reviews, and CPD activities to maintain professional competence.

About You:

• Qualified to Level 3 or above in Engineering.
• Experience working within the Engineering Industry.
• Demonstrable commitment to using expertise to create an excellent teaching and learning experience for learners.
• In-depth teaching experience in the field of Fabrication and Welding.
• English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above.
• Ability to ensure an excellent learning experience which allows learners to progress to a high level, higher education or employment.
• Enabling learners to share responsibility for their own learning and assessment, setting goals that stretch and challenge.
• Work alongside the team to ensure learner retention, achievement and progression rates exceed national average year-on-year.
• Apply restorative practice to communications with learners and colleagues.
• Be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.
• Promote excellence and continuously improve practice.

Benefits:

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Peoples Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City Colleges values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You will have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.