Trainer / Assessor - Plant Sciences

Location: South Yorkshire
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £32,515 per annum
Start Date: ASAP

Reed Further Education are currently working with a leading Further Education provider to recruit a Trainer / Assessor in Plant Sciences.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Plant Sciences professional to support apprentices and learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for successful careers within the land-based and horticultural industries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry expertise who is passionate about developing the next generation of professionals.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of learners, delivering training, conducting workplace assessments, and supporting apprentices through to successful completion of their qualifications.

General Responsibilities

• Manage and support a caseload of Plant Sciences apprentices and learners.
• Deliver high-quality training sessions, workshops, and one-to-one support.
• Conduct workplace visits and assessments in line with awarding body and apprenticeship standards.
• Assess learner portfolios and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Monitor learner progress and implement strategies to support achievement and retention.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Relevant qualification in Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
• Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Teaching or training qualification (desirable).
• Experience working within the Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or Land-Based sector.

Why Work with Reed Further Education?

Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented professionals to join our team and help deliver high-quality education to learners.

Benefits include:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area.
• A specialist Further Education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.
• Access to training and development through Reed Learning and the Reed Assessment Centre.
• Great referral bonuses of up to £200 per successful referral.
• Access to roles throughout the UK, including remote and online opportunities.

Safeguarding & Compliance

All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have two years of references obtained and will be required to undergo a DBS check. All offers of work are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory safeguarding training within six weeks of their first assignment and annually thereafter.

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