Tutor Assessor – Dental at Oldham College

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Caring Professions Work-Based Learning Team for the appointment of a full time Dental Tutor Assessor to support our learners undertaking apprenticeship and adult part-time qualifications in this growing provision.

Managing a caseload of Apprenticeship and part-time learner’s caseloads, you will assess students’ progress and provide guidance on how to improve their skills and knowledge

Maintaining accurate records of student progress and assessment results you will collaborate with other instructors to ensure consistency and alignment of course content.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills you will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

You will have have experience of supporting the development of up to date knowledge, skills and behaviours relating to the key priorities for this sector and its employers.  You will have experience of teaching and assessing apprentices and adults. 

The successful candidate will hold:

• A minimum of level 3 dental qualification.
• A level 3 assessors award.
• A minimum level 4 teaching certificate and/or be willing to work towards a level 5
• Have current GDC registration.
• Ideally be a qualified IQA.

Alun Francis, our Principal, says: “This is a very important appointment, the Health and Social Care Faculty is central to our plans for the future, and we are looking for high calibre candidates.  We want people who love their subject area, are committed to keeping up to date, but also want the professional challenge of developing outstanding pedagogical practice.  We are investing in the facilities, employer relationships and the skills and knowledge of our staff.  We are looking for people who will respond to this, love their learners and enjoy the challenges and benefits of working at Oldham College”.

Joining Our Journey   

Oldham College is a great career choice for ambitious professionals. With a “good” Ofsted rating, one of the best apprenticeship programmes in the region, excellent 16-18 results and truly outstanding GCSE English results, we are already a high performer. Our ambition is to be “The Best Place to Learn and Work” and we have a clear Strategic Plan which sets out what this means and what we will do to deliver it.

When you join our college, our colleagues have access to numerous benefits and facilities:  

• 37 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays plus an additional 2 weeks during the Festive period
• Generous Pension Scheme  
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• On-site Day Nursery
• On-site hair and beauty salon.

This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore, it is advised to complete your application as early as possible.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role.

Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.