Vocational Skills Assessor - Health and Social Care

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking a Vocational Skills Assessor to assist with the holistic assessment and monitoring of candidates on Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care programmes. The role will be focused on T Level in Health, specialising in Nursing Pathway in Year 2.

You will cooperate with the Internal and External Quality Assurers to carry out verification and pass all records and documents to the QAs for verification purposes.

As our Vocational Skills Assessor, you will hold a recognised TDLB Assessor Award (D32, D33, A1) and appropriate Health and Social Care qualifications. You will have a willingness to participate in relevant CPD, able to follow standard College processes and procedures in a methodical and organised manner.

Ideally, you will have recent experience within the Health and Social Care sector and a good understanding of administrative work related to awarding bodies such as CACHE.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 28th April 2026

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.