Residential Childcare Tutor​/Assessor

Position: Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor
Job Role:

Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor

Location:

North West (Between Manchester and Preston)
Salary: £27,000 – £33,500 per year
(Qualified IQAs considered for £29,000 starting + car allowance)

Contract:

Permanent

Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor to deliver high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment to adult learners working towards Residential Childcare qualifications up to and including Level 5.
This hybrid role combines remote delivery with occasional face‑to‑face learner visits, depending on caseload location and learner needs. Assessors typically conduct up to three in‑person visits per month, with flexibility for learners based further afield.
You will provide learners with an engaging, personalised, and compliant learning journey, supporting them from induction through to successful completion.
  
We would also like to consider candidates with strong occupational competence for the role, full training will be provided in this instance but salary will be reflective (£25,500 + CA).

Key Responsibilities
 
Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Residential Childcare up to Level 5.
Support and motivate learners to achieve timely progression and successful completion.
Conduct initial assessments to identify starting points and create individual learning plans.
Provide tailored support through a blended model of face‑to‑face and remote delivery.
Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with regulatory and awarding‑body requirements.
Develop learners’ knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the Residential Childcare sector.
Participate in internal quality assurance processes to uphold high delivery standards.
Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion across all learning environments.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and continuously improve provision.

Essential Criteria
 
Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).
Level 3 or higher qualification in Residential Childcare.
Experience delivering or assessing Residential Childcare qualifications.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage a caseload.
Confident using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams and e‑portfolio systems.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for learner visits.

Desirable Criteria
 
Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Award (IQA) or equivalent.
Experience delivering apprenticeships or adult learning qualifications up to Level 5.
Occupational competence within Residential Childcare settings.
Experience delivering learning through blended or hybrid models.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Robert Rowe – (phone number removed)
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