| Reporting to | Head of Education & Skills |
| Location | Remote / Office-Based / Hybrid |
| Salary | Negotiable |
| Hours of work | 37.5 (Flexible Working Hours) |
| Other information | Any offers of appointment will be conditional and subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory employment references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within ‘Regulated Activity’ within a specific place. By applying for this position you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations. |
About NGTC
Based in Greater Manchester, New Generation Training and Consultancy (NGTC) has been trading since 2008 predominately delivering AEB, ESF and full-cost recovery programmes.
Providing training within the security and events sectors, we are regularly attending major sporting and music events at venues, as we partner with some of the biggest employers in the country.
Our core curriculum intent is centred on the endpoint of progressing our learners into sustainable employment within the security and night-time economy. Our main qualifications include Spectator Safety and Door Supervisor, but we also deliver a range of education and training qualifications starting at level 3 up to level 5.
Purpose of the role
.The Distance Learning Assessor is responsible for marking, grading, and providing detailed and constructive feedback on learners’ online work. The assessor also monitors learner progress, ensuring timely support and intervention where needed. This role requires sector competence in Spectator Safety and relevant assessment qualifications to maintain quality, consistency, and alignment with awarding body requirements. The Distance Learning Assessor is committed to delivering high-quality assessment practices that support learners in achieving their goals and preparing them for further education, training, or employment. The role ensures all assessment activities are inclusive, engaging, and aligned with organisational and regulatory standards. By embedding safeguarding, British values, equality, health, safety, and online safety principles into all activities, the Distance Learning Assessor fosters a positive and supportive learning environment, contributes to organisational improvement plans, and ensures learner progression and satisfaction.
Main duties and responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
Marking and Grading
- Mark and grade learners’ online submissions for Spectator Safety Levels 2, 3, and desirably Level 4, ensuring compliance with awarding body criteria.
- Use clear marking rubrics and criteria to provide consistent and transparent grading.
- Ensure all grades and feedback are recorded accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Monitoring Learner Progress
- Regularly monitor learner progress against set milestones, identifying those at risk of falling behind.
- Identify and address barriers to learning, implementing tailored interventions to support disadvantaged learners.
- Provide timely support and intervention to ensure learners stay on track with their studies and assessments.
- Communicate progress updates to learners, tutors, and the Education and Skills Team.
- Analyse progress data to identify trends and implement strategies to address learner challenges effectively.
- Attend online teaching, learning, and assessment sessions to monitor learner engagement and participation.
- Monitor and manage online group chats, addressing learner questions and ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Provide summative & formative feedback on learners’ overall progress, highlighting strengths and areas for development.
Providing Feedback - Provide comprehensive, constructive, and detailed feedback to learners to guide their improvement and progression.
- Tailor feedback to individual learner needs, promoting understanding and encouraging excellence.
- Address recurring themes in learner submissions, offering additional guidance or resources as required
Promoting Personal Development - Promote personal development by fostering learners’ confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills through constructive feedback and supportive interactions.
- Encourage learners to develop critical skills that prepare them for further education, training, or employment.
Compliance and Reporting - Ensure assessments align with internal policies, external awarding body standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate and secure records of assessments, grades, progress, and feedback to support quality assurance processes.
- Provide regular progress and performance reports to the Education and Skills Team and other stakeholders.
Health, Safety & Online Safety - Maintain a focus on learner health, safety, and online safety by embedding these principles into all assessment activities and interactions.
- Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports learners’ well-being and development.
Collaboration - Collaborate with tutors, assessors, and the Education and Skills Team to ensure consistency in assessment practices.
- Participate in standardisation and moderation meetings to uphold assessment quality and compliance.
- Liaise with learners to address questions or concerns related to their assessments, progress, and feedback.
Quality Assurance and Improvement - Identify areas for improvement in learner work or instructional materials and contribute to their enhancement.
- Support the development of assessment rubrics, templates, and guidance to improve clarity and consistency.
- Stay updated on changes to Spectator Safety qualifications and awarding body requirements to ensure compliance and relevance
Skills Required
- Demonstrate confidence and ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Good organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Basic understanding of Microsoft packages with a focus on Word and Excel
- Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ensure effective communication and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring communication methods are engaging, accurate and timely.
Person Specification
Essential
- Sector competence in Spectator Safety at Levels 2 and 3.
- Assessing qualifications (e.g., TAQA, A1, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in marking, grading, and monitoring progress in vocational education or training.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
Desirable
- Sector competence in Spectator Safety Level 4.
- Experience working in further education, distance learning, or vocational training sectors.
- Familiarity with online learning platforms and tools.
- Understanding of awarding body requirements and quality assurance processes.
Performance Measures
- Timeliness and accuracy of marking, grading, and progress monitoring.
- Quality, clarity, and impact of feedback provided to learners.
- Positive learner feedback regarding assessment and support.
- Compliance with organisational and regulatory assessment standards.
- Contribution to standardisation and moderation meetings and processes.
- Effective support and intervention for learners at risk of falling behind.
- Evidence of promoting learner personal development and fostering confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills.
- Engagement and effective monitoring during online teaching, learning, and assessment sessions.
All colleagues who work with NGTC strive to make it a great place to work, and a great organisation that inspires, motivates, and delivers for its learners.
Our Values are designed to guide how we work, every day. Every colleague within NGTC is expected to demonstrate the NGTC Values:-
- Learner Focus: We prioritise our learners in all decision-making processes. Their satisfaction is the true measure of our success.
- Innovation Always: We constantly seek better ways to do things. We challenge conventional wisdom and take calculated risks to innovate and create extraordinary solutions.
- Excellence in Execution: We commit to achieving the highest quality in all we do. Excellence isn’t a goal, but a way of life at NGTC.
- Embrace Diversity: We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment. Diversity in thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences drives our creativity and innovation.
- Empower Teams: We invest in our people and empower them to take initiatives. We believe that collective success is driven by individual growth.
- Ethical Integrity: We conduct our business with the utmost ethical standards. We believe in being transparent, accountable, and trustworthy in all our operations.
- Sustainable Development: We acknowledge our role in global sustainability. We design our products and processes to minimise environmental impact and contribute to a healthier planet.
- Community Engagement: We are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we operate in. We encourage volunteerism and initiatives that drive social change.
- Relentless Drive for Growth: We pursue ambitious goals with determination and perseverance. We see every challenge as an opportunity for growth.
- Learning Organisation: We commit to continuous learning and improvement. We see every failure as a learning opportunity and celebrate the lessons along the way.
This strategy aligns with each of NGTC’s values with a clear focus on the quality of experience and the journey through high-quality learning, teaching and assessment providing the very best opportunities and support for each employer and their apprentice or learner
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- Safeguarding: To actively contribute to NGTC’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Equality and Diversity: To actively contribute to the principles of Equality and Diversity within the group.
- Flexibility: To work flexibly as required on any business unit site or external premises, if required.
- Continued Professional Development: To carry out such training, re-training, and updating as may be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Health and Safety: To ensure duties are carried out with full regard to Health & Safety legislation and to enable the group to meet its objectives in providing a safe and healthy environment for all users.
PLEASE NOTE:
NGTC receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to, we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.