14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    25 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 7 months

Full time equivalent salary

£25878.0 - £28901.0

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are excited to be recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Assessor in Early Years and Education to join our team at Cadbury College. Reporting to the Head of Section, this full-time, fixed-term position is ideal for an experienced childcare professional who is passionate about delivering underpinning knowledge, assessing learners in the workplace and helping them achieve their qualifications in a timely way.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver underpinning knowledge and key skills, and plan for, assess and provide feedback to learners
  • Use a range of effective workplace assessment techniques that lead to timely achievements
  • Manage an agreed caseload of learners, keeping the learner tracking system and all records accurate and up to date
  • Develop innovative delivery models and customised training programmes that meet the needs of employers
  • Act as a point of communication for learners, employers and colleagues, promoting the credibility of our courses
  • Contribute to curriculum development and planning, and share responsibility within course teams for the quality of course delivery
  • Register candidates with awarding bodies, and liaise with moderators to plan and carry out external assessment in childcare settings
  • Attend performance review and standardisation meetings, and report on performance, recruitment, retention and achievement
  • Keep up to date with eligibility criteria for work-based learning contracts, and take responsibility for your own continuing professional development

Experience

  • A relevant professional qualification in Childcare (minimum Level 3)
  • A teaching qualification (minimum PTLLS or CTLLS, or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards one at the earliest opportunity
  • An assessor qualification (D32/33/A1 or equivalent) and an internal verifier qualification (D34/V1 or equivalent)
  • Experience of assessing and training in the relevant subject area, and experience or knowledge of working within the sector
  • Experience of managing caseloads of candidates
  • The ability to present information to learners and colleagues using ILT
  • Effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets
  • A team player who is willing to implement college strategic policy, take part in new developments, and has a genuine commitment to Equal Opportunities in practice
  • Flexibility to deliver training and assessments at external training venues, including some evenings
  • A UK driving licence free of major endorsements, and the use of a vehicle

What the college offers its staff

✅ Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around

🏖 Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential

🚀 Fast-Track Your Career – Take advantage of dedicated development days, career pathways, and talent schemes designed to help you grow and succeed

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – A healthier, greener, and more cost-effective way to commute

💆‍♀️ Exclusive Discounts on Onsite Services – Save on Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks, and more

🏋 Fitness Perks – Enjoy our college gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms to keep you feeling your best

💰 Generous Pension Contributions – We invest in your future with 23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles

🛍 Retail & Travel Discounts – Unlock exclusive savings on high street brands, local transport, cross-country travel. UNIDAYS, Student Beans and Blue Light Discount

📜 Free Will Writing – We’ve got your back with professional support for your future planning

💉 Free Flu Vaccine – Stay healthy and protected at no cost to you

🧘 Wellbeing Support – Access confidential counselling services and wellness platforms to support your mental and emotional health

🏆 We Celebrate You! – We recognise and appreciate your hard work with awards, recognition events, and celebration days throughout the year

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assessor in Early Years and Education - JD -.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandwell College

Organisation type
FE College, ages 16 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
16 to 99
Ofsted report
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Website
Sandwell College website
Email address
HR@sandwell.ac.uk
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Our students develop academic, personal, and social skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.


Our mission is to provide high-quality education and training that enhances life opportunities and supports economic growth for our learners, communities, and businesses. 

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