Early Years Assessor

Job Description

We are seeking an Early Years Skills Assessor Tutor in the Tunbridge Wells/ Maidstone area to deliver Level 2, Level 3, and Level 5 childcare apprenticeship qualifications. You will be joining a well-established and specialist apprenticeship provider in the Early Years sector. This is a home-based role with travel in the local region to meet with learners in their workplace.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be a qualified assessor or due to finish your Assessor Award (CAVA), and have nursery management experience.

If you do not hold an assessor qualification but are interested in becoming an assessor, you can still send us your CV, and we will provide more information about the qualification and applying for similar roles. There is a shortage of qualified assessors in the market, so we are keen to speak with experienced Early Years Professionals who want to change careers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering vocational qualifications and preparing learners forall

Apprenticeship Assessmentsincluding EPA,using coaching and assessment methods that comply with the National Standards and Awarding Body requirements.

You will also be required to provide high levels of support to learners and work closely with childcare providers to ensure that training provision meets their business needs. Achieving organisational targets for qualification achievement rates is a key responsibility of this role.

You will be responsible for administration tasks, managing appointments, and keeping up to date with the latest policies and procedures. The successful candidate must have excellent time-management and organisational skills, as well as a positive outlook and self-motivation.

• Salary ranging from £ 27k to £ 30k
• Performance reward scheme to increase earnings.
• Flexible and supportive working ethos.
• Benefits include Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, 25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, enhanced maternity leave.
• Career and professional development.
• Nurturing work environment.
• A friendly and welcoming team.

• CAVA, A1 award or equivalent
  - Essential
• Nursery Management experience.
  
  - Essential
• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Qualification (AET, PTTLS, or equivalent).
  
  - Desirable
• A desire to continually improve
• A great attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Resilience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• An Ability to multitask and manage your time effectively.
• Great presentation skills.
• The ability to energise others.
• Credibility and experience in interfacing with senior leadership.
• An Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritise under pressure.
• Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, and IT literate.

If you do not hear back within five working days, your application has been unsuccessful.