Work based Assessor - Childcare

Dumfries | Full time | Permanent | £30,716 - £33, 071 per year

What’s the Job?

We’re looking for a full time Childcare Assessor to join our Skills Delivery Team. Assessors will deliver from the following qualifications, depending on experience and relevant qualifications:

• Social Services Children & Young People (Childcare) – SCQF Levels 7 & 9

You don’t need to be able to deliver all levels — we welcome applicants with expertise in any of the above areas.

The Skills Delivery Team is responsible for delivering certificated and bespoke professional courses, SVQs, MAs and Open Learning courses in a college that aims to be one step ahead. The Work-based Learning Social Care team are a growing and evolving team who deliver SVQ’s and Modern Apprenticeships.

Who we’re looking for?

We’re looking for people with experience of working in Childcare settings. Recent experience working in the sector and knowledge of current working practices are essential. Experience as an assessor is desirable but training and certification will be provided.

To succeed in the role, you will have some or all the following:

· Relevant Qualification at a minimum of SCQF Level 7

· Experience of working in relevant Childcare setting is essential.

· Experience as a work-based Assessor desirable.

· Excellent time management and planning skills are required to manage a portfolio of candidates.

· Strong customer service and relationship building skills.

· Good/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience using MS Office is required to be able to use College systems and online portfolios.

• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems
• Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Full driving licence essential.

Other Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension/SPPA Scheme

Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

Opportunities for career progression and personal development

Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme. 

Who are we?

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are.  

How to apply:

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Stacey Calderwood, Skills Delivery Team Leader Work Based Learning, please visit our website for contact details.

Closing Date: 24th July 2026

What happens next?

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 3rd August 2026

What else you need to know:

If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.