We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainer/Assessor (fixed term) to join our growing team at Gateshead College.
This role is ideal for someone who already has experience in assessment or training, as well as professionals currently working in areas such as business support, education, learning facilitation, or industry who are looking to move into teaching and assessment. What matters most to us is not just qualifications, but your passion for developing others and commitment to helping learners succeed.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Leadership & Management / Team Leading
Associate Project Management
A teaching or assessing qualification is desirable, however if you do not yet hold one, full support and development will be provided.
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about education and training
Builds strong, positive relationships with learners and employers
Is organised, motivated and adaptable
Thrives in a collaborative team environment
Is committed to continuous personal and professional development
At Gateshead College, we believe behaviours and attitude are just as important as formal qualifications. As a college, developing people is what we do best.
About the Team
You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team where:
Collaboration is encouraged
Success is recognised and celebrated
Learners are always at the heart of everything we do
We pride ourselves on working closely with local employers and enjoying the benefits of our beautiful campus location, including lunchtime walks by the river. We also champion flexible working and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Trainer / Assessor you will:
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Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning sessions
- Carry out regular one-to-one reviews with learners
- Monitor progress and provide timely feedback
- Maintain strong relationships with employers and line managers
- Ensure learners are prepared for their End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Support learners with career progression and employability skills
This is a rewarding role where your contribution will make a real difference to people’s futures. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a learner achieve their qualification knowing you played a key part in their success.
About Gateshead College
At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills. This means giving our students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be.
This means putting everything we’ve got into making sure our students are the most employable and this is what makes our college such an exciting place to work.
From bringing industry expertise into the classroom and working hand in hand with businesses, to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and supporting students to develop personally as well as professionally, we’re all about creating experiences that will set learners up for life
If you share our ambition, we’d love to hear from you.
In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected.
Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.
At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining.
Our Benefits:
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Generous holiday allowance of 35 days plus bank holidays
- Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
- Career average pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Retail and travel discounts.
Interviews will be held on 13th August 2026.
