Are you passionate about developing the next generation of youth workers?
Do you have experience assessing higher education assignments within youth work or community practice?
Can you provide constructive, developmental feedback that empowers reflective and ethical practitioners?
Captiva Learning are seeking experienced and values-driven Freelance Youth Work Markers to assess learner submissions for our national Level 6 Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship programme.
This freelance role is ideal for professionals with higher education marking experience and a strong understanding of UK youth work standards, rights-based practice, and apprenticeship education.
The rate offered is £15 per script.
The Role:
As a Freelance Youth Work Marker, you will assess learner assignments ranging from 1,250–3,500 words, ensuring that submissions meet academic standards, youth work values, and university regulations. You will apply provided marking rubrics, complete plagiarism and AI checks via Turnitin, and deliver robust, developmental feedback that supports apprentice progression and reflective practice. Assignments will span Levels 4–6, requiring markers to assess progression from foundational understanding to strategic and critically reflective practice.
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Assess assignments using level-specific marking rubrics.
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Provide inclusive, actionable feedback linked to:
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National Occupational Standards (NOS)
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Youth work values and ethics
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Sector policy and frameworks including NYA and UNCRC
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Conduct Turnitin checks, including:
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Similarity reports
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AI-generated content indicators
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Referencing and word count checks
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Authenticity of practice evidence
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Flag academic integrity concerns where appropriate.
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Complete marking accurately and within agreed deadlines.
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Typically mark between 20–50 assignments per batch.
About You
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications:
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Master’s Degree (ideally in Youth Work, Community Development, or related field)
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JNC-recognised professional youth work qualification
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Proven experience of higher education marking and assessment
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Strong understanding of:
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UK youth work sector standards
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Rights-based practice and UNCRC
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Safeguarding and ethical practice
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National Occupational Standards (NOS)
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Excellent written English and academic feedback skills
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Strong knowledge of Harvard referencing
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Experience using Canvas and Turnitin
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Experience as an Internal or External Examiner or Moderator
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HEA Fellowship or teaching qualification
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Recent frontline youth work practice experience
We are looking for professionals who are:
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Passionately committed to youth work values and reflective practice
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Apprentice-centred in their approach
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Skilled in delivering developmental and empowering feedback
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Flexible, organised, and dependable under deadlines
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Comfortable working independently while maintaining consistent standards
About Us
Captiva Learning is part of Impact Futures Group; one of the UK’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ accreditation, and learner-centric delivery is at the heart of our continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey
- We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider.
- We have been awarded a prestigious 2-star accreditation for been an outstanding company to work for
- We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitability qualified persons regardless of their race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role
