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Carpentry & Joinery Assessor
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £36,200 – £43,200 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Joiner looking to use your trade expertise to support the next generation of skilled professionals?

Think FE is working with a well-established further education college in Northamptonshire that is looking for a Carpentry & Joinery Assessor to join its apprenticeship team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong, current industry knowledge who enjoys developing apprentices and helping them progress within the trade.

You may already be working as an Assessor or Trainer, or you could be an experienced Carpenter/Joiner with relevant mentoring, supervisory or training experience who is ready to move into further education.

The Role

• Conducting workplace assessments for Carpentry & Joinery apprentices against relevant apprenticeship standards
• Providing learners with constructive feedback, guidance and ongoing support
• Monitoring learner progress through e-portfolios and digital systems
• Maintaining accurate and compliant assessment records
• Liaising with employers and training teams to arrange workplace visits
• Ensuring assessments meet awarding body and regulatory requirements
• Supporting apprentices to remain on track and achieve their qualifications
• Travelling regularly to employer and apprentice sites

  
What do you need?

• A Level 3 or higher vocational qualification in Carpentry & Joinery
• Strong current or recent industry experience within Carpentry and/or Joinery
• Good knowledge of apprenticeship and assessment requirements
• Experience supporting apprentices, trainees, junior colleagues or new starters
• An assessor qualification such as TAQA, CAVA or A1
• A Level 4 teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• Strong communication, organisation and learner-support skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle due to regular workplace visits

  
Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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