Job Title: Tutor/Assessor in Childcare & Education - 0.5fte
Department: Childcare & Education
Reporting to: Associate Director Curriculum, Childcare & Education
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Salary: Spot Salary up to £17,112 per annum (actual salary)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Annual Leave: 30 days per annum (pro rata)
Pension: NEST Pension Scheme
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adult Tutor/Assessor in Childcare & Education to join our Part Time Adults team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality learning across a range of programmes and levels, supporting adult learners to develop their skills and succeed in both college and workplace settings. You will play a key role in the full learner journey, from induction and initial assessment through to ongoing support, assessment, and verification.
Please note that this role involves frequent travel to employer sites and delivery locations across the Northeast. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements for the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and assess training for adult learners in Childcare & Education, supporting them to develop skills and demonstrate competence in both college and workplace settings.
- Plan and deliver effective teaching and learning, both in the classroom and within employer settings across the region.
- Organise and carry out workplace assessments, working closely with employers and Personal Tutors to support learner progress.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, ensuring training meets local workforce and industry needs.
- Maintain accurate learner records and track progress, including portfolios, assessments, and observation documentation.
Please find the full job description here - Tutor/Assessor in Childcare & Education
Qualifications
- A minimum Level 3 Full and Relevant Early Years or Education qualification.
- Assessor awards or equivalent (or a willingness to work towards obtaining them).
- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications).
- Verifier awards or equivalent (or a willingness to work towards obtaining them).
Experience
- Previous experience in assessing skills and behaviours within Early Years, Schools, and Educational Settings.
- Practical experience in the Childcare and Education sector.
- A demonstrable history of successfully meeting targets.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient IT skills relevant to the requirements of the role.
- Strong ability to collaborate and work effectively within a team.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults within the College.
- Flexibility regarding working hours, which may include occasional evenings, as necessary.
Why Join Us?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
- Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
- College benefit scheme – College Extras:
- Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
- Discounted gift cards for big brands
- Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Samantha Charlton, Curriculum Team Lead for Adults, Childcare & Education on [email protected]
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
