Assessor - Teacher Education

6 Months Fixed Term Contract

This is a new role of Assessor - Teacher Education here at University Centre (UC) Leeds to deliver and assess teacher education on the Level 5 Learning skills teacher apprenticeships. This role plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of lecturers within the post‑14 sector.
You will be joining a dedicated and proactive team that is enthusiastic to provide innovative practitioners within the teaching profession.
The role will additionally involve visiting learners in the workplace to assess their knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice. You will also be carrying out teaching observations with the apprenticeship cohorts.

• Assess learners practical abilities against the apprenticeship standards knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Assess and provide feedback on student progress.
• Carry out teaching observations and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to enhance the overall learning experience.

• Holds an Assessor award and a L5 Teaching Qualification (eg Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Has recent experience as an assessor for apprenticeship framework, ideally assessing the Level 5 Learning Skills Teacher apprenticeship and/or experience working within FE setting.
• Knowledge of current teaching practices and research to inform learners.
• Reflective practitioner within your role.

• 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;
  People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please  to learn more about our EDI objectives.

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.