Engineering Tutor/Assessor

Job Description

Title: Engineering Tutor/Assessor

Salary: £32,184 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Based at: Home (some travel may be required)

Semester is an online/distance learning training provider, offering apprenticeships in Engineering, Protective Services and Construction and the Built Environment routes across England. Semester utilises technology, software, systems and vocational expertise to offer a unique solution to learners and employers. By utilising technology to support delivery, assessment and monitoring, the apprentice and employer are provided with a unique and flexible apprenticeship solution.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Engineering Tutor/Assessor to work as part of an assessment team looking after apprentices and self paying mature students and apprentices completing Engineering Apprenticeship Standards and qualifications in maintenance, welding, fabrication, installation, commissioning and manufacturing.

We use OneFile as an ePortfolio, and utilise MS Teams and Moodle to deliver training.

Person Specification

Post Title – Engineering Tutor/Assessor

E = Essential, D = Desirable

Formal Qualifications

• Level 4 Qualification in relevant subject (HNC/Foundation Degree – Engineering) – D
• Assessor Awards (D32/33, A1 or AQA) – E
• Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake qualification – D
• Motor Vehicle Qualification – D
• Internal Quality Assurance Qualification – D

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of current issues in occupational sector – E
• Good knowledge of training in the relevant subject- E
• Good knowledge of assessment procedures.- E
• An understanding of, and demonstrable commitment to, Safeguarding Children and Young People (Every Child Matters) and Vulnerable Adults.- E

Experience

• Successful, relevant and current experience in the occupational sector- E
• Successful experience of assessing NVQs -E
• Successful experience of supporting students.- D
• Successful experience of work adhering to Health and Safety legislation.- E

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, to be able to handle in a confident and professional manner, all types of telephone/face to face contact.- E
• Ability to communicate with a range of students on both theoretical and practical aspects of the relevant subject area- E
• Ability to lead students to the successful completion of their course- E
• Ability to present a professional image at all times- E
• Good organisation and administration skills- E
• Ability to prioritise workload. – E
• Ability to problem solve.- E
• Ability to use own initiative.- E
• Ability to use full ICT facilities supporting the learning process.- E

Other Specific Qualities

• Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity, showing a desire to challenge inequality and promote diversity- E
• Ability to promote and deliver excellent customer service- E
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.- E
• Ability to work flexibly to respond to changing priorities.- E
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated- E

Personality – Motivation

• Able to work as part of a team.- E
• Committed to high standards.- E
• Committed to supporting students.- E
• Flexible attitude – E

Circumstances

• Able to work outside normal hours as may be required to work evenings and weekends.- D
• Access to Broadband Internet – E

Experience:

• Assessing: 4 years (preferred)
• Engineering: 10 years (preferred)

Safer Recruitment

Semester Learning and Development is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo online screening and any job offer will be conditional on a completed and clear Disclosure and Barring System (DBS) check.

Semester Learning and Development operates a safer recruitment process and the policy can be viewed and downloaded here.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Semester Learning and Development is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals with criminal records. We ensure that all candidates are assessed based on their qualifications, experience, skills, and the nature of the job, rather than solely on their criminal history.

Discrimination based on a criminal conviction will only occur in cases where the conviction directly relates to the responsibilities of the job, and where employment would pose a risk to the safety or security of the company, its employees, or the public.

To view and download a copy of our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy, please click here.