HMP Leyhill, Gloucester
£25k plus additional mileage expenses beyond your normal daily commute will be paid - 34 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm. You will need experience of delivering a variety of Vocational Qualifications
Benefits include:
* A four-day working week – Monday to Thursday.
* A competitive salary plus expenses.
* Generous holiday entitlement. Christmas closure.
* Company pension scheme. Continual personal development opportunities.
* A positive and supportive working environment and culture.
* Birthday off after one year service anniversary.
* An additional one week’s loyalty leave after five-year service anniversary.
We’re looking for a passionate Vocational Assessor specialising in Industrial Cleaning and Waste Management. You’ll work within a custodial setting, supporting learners to achieve meaningful qualifications and build brighter futures.
Key responsibilities of our Regional NVQ Assessors include:
* Travel and Workplace Assessments: Assessing learners in different workplaces within the assigned region.
* Guidance and Support: Providing feedback, guidance, and support to learners as they work towards their NVQ qualifications.
* Evidence Collection: Gathering evidence of a learner’s skills and knowledge to demonstrate their competence.
* Assessment and Feedback: Evaluating learners’ performance against NVQ standards and providing constructive feedback.
* Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of learner progress and assessment results.
In addition to the core responsibilities, Regional NVQ Assessors may also be involved in:
* Planning and delivering training sessions.
* Providing training to learners to help them develop the skills needed for their NVQ.
* Participating in quality assurance activities.
* Ensuring that assessments are conducted according to Awarding Organisation standards.
* Collaborating with Prison Managers and employers.
You will need to possess:
* An Assessors Award or equivalent for example CAVA.
* Recent Assessing experience (within the last six months).
As a Vocational assessor, you’ll guide and assess learners through various basic level certifications, sharing your knowledge and preparing them for work in the sector. Your support helps learners build confidence and open doors to future employment, making a tangible difference in their lives and communities. Cohorts are between 10 and 12 learners.
Why It’s Rewarding
This role is more than just teaching; it’s about inspiring, motivating, and equipping people with the tools to succeed. Every certificate achieved represents a life-changing opportunity for someone ready to build a new future.
If you’re passionate about teaching, have experience in cleaning principles, and want to make a real impact, consider joining our growing training provider. Your experience can create a brighter future for learners and help them take the next step in life.
Our training provider delivers high quality training and assessments to meet contractual requirements, awarding body standards and in-line with policies and procedures. You will join a brilliant team where you will be given full support throughout.
The role is a rewarding and exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, positive thinking, self-motivated and target-focused individuals with a passion to make a difference and are interested in providing individuals with new skills. Please note all applicants will need to be prepared to undergo prison security clearance.
To apply for the role of Vocational Assessor HMP Leyhill Gloucester please email your cv to
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Salary description
£25000.00 - £25000.00 per year