Children & Young People MA/SVQ Assessor
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 381428 |
Summary
A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
Position: We are seeking a Children and Young People MA/SVQ Assessor, to be based at our any of our UHI North, West & Hebrides Campuses.
Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for achieving the recruitment, retention and outcome targets of candidates on work-based SVQ Childcare programmes, liaising with candidates, employers and various College staff/departments to ensure an excellent candidate experience and compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting programme evaluation, enhancement and continuing personal development.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a relevant qualification in the subject area - at minimum SVQ Level 4 or equivalent (Level 9 - Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) or have comparable knowledge and experience in the relevant industry and will ideally hold a valid workplace assessing or verifying qualification, although training can be given. You will have an understanding of SVQ assessment and experience of working in the Childcare sector.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Benefits of working for us:
· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme