Kingston College are now seeking a Work Place Assessor / Lecturer in Engineering. The focus of this role is to be available to visit the workplace and assess apprentices studying the Engineering Apprenticeship standard. You’ll complete all administrative work connected with the assessments and apprenticeships and provide prompt and constructive feedback to candidates soon after assessment. A key focus is helping the Head of Section ensure that your students meet and exceed their target grades and are successful. It’s about providing a high-quality student experience and outstanding outcomes in Engineering. We’d like you to have a background in Engineering, specifically Machining, Maintenance and Manufacturing up to Level 4. Offering other areas of Engineering up to Level 5 would be an advantage. You will hold an Assessor qualification related to Engineering and it would be advantageous to hold an IV qualification and have experience of successful assessment and delivery of Engineering Apprenticeship standards. With an awareness of academic quality standards, you’ll be able to use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning support to students and be receptive to new ideas and initiatives, with a creative approach to problem solving. Whilst this post is advertised as full-time we would also welcome applications for those who may wish to take on this role in a fractional capacity which can be discussed with successful candidates. Subject to a cost of living review from 1 August, the successful candidate will be eligible for any subsequent increase in salary. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 23rd January 2025. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions orLocal Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, weare committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The South Thames Colleges Groupis made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. Weaim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve. When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment