Learning & Skills Assessor - Agriculture at Coastland College

About the role

The primary purpose of the Learning and Skills Assessor role is to assess apprentices' competence against the General Farm Worker and Livestock Unit Technician apprenticeship standards within the agriculture sector. The role focuses on supporting apprentices to develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours, ensuring they make sustained progress and achieve successful outcomes.

The assessor will provide high-quality coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback, setting realistic and achievable learning goals to support continuous development. They will ensure apprentices are well prepared for End Point Assessment through effective planning, monitoring, and delivery of robust assessment practices.

In addition, the role includes the design and delivery of engaging classroom-based learning to enhance apprentices' wider knowledge and understanding of the apprenticeship standards. This includes embedding industry-relevant practices and promoting best practice within the agricultural sector.

The assessor will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including employers, to maintain high-quality provision, uphold compliance requirements, and meet organisational objectives. They will also take responsibility for their own continuous professional development to maintain occupational competence and stay current with industry standards and practices.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break and an additional 4 days over Easter (not deducted from annual leave)
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to Optima Health - a free confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on site parking
• Free on site gym
• Employee discounts at on site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff, including a Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling

Important Information

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and will conduct an online search for successful candidates. All new employees are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Support for Applicants

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, please let us know so we can discuss how best to support you and make any necessary adjustments. We encourage you to note any pronouns you use and to highlight any concerns in your application.

Application

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and sustainable environment for all. If your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement on the job description, we invite you to apply anyway - you may be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can proceed with the selection process.