Job Description

Are you passionate about transforming lives through education? Do you thrive in dynamic, impactful environments? PET-Xi, an award-winning leader in vocational training, is seeking exceptional Vocational Assessors and Trainers to inspire the next generation of professionals!

Why Choose PET-Xi?

- Nationwide opportunities with flexible hybrid working

- Competitive daily rate of up to £160 depending on experience and role

- Diverse sectors: from construction to healthcare, education to civil service

- Short, focused two-week courses - perfect for maintaining work-life balance

- Chance to directly impact learners' career prospects

Join our mission to unlock potential and build brighter futures. At PET-Xi, you're not just an employee - you're a catalyst for change!

Position: Vocational Assessor and Trainer

Salary: to £160 per day

Hours: 37.5 per week (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM)

Location: Nationwide (Hybrid: Remote & Face-to-face)

Role Overview

As a Vocational Trainer in this dynamic environment, you'll take full ownership of Teaching, Learning and Assessment across both digital and physical spaces. This includes delivering the wider curriculum elements such as PREVENT, British Values and Safeguarding through various online and in-person methods. Your role is pivotal in providing a comprehensive and adaptable educational experience to these smaller, more focused groups.

Online and Hybrid Delivery Model

Our approach combines online and face-to-face learning, offering flexibility to both trainers and learners. We deliver courses to intimate cohorts of 10-14 learners over focused two-week periods. This hybrid model includes:

- Fully online sessions utilising interactive virtual classrooms

- Blended learning experiences with a mix of online and in-person components

- Occasional face-to-face sessions for hands-on activities or assessments

The approach allows for more personalised attention and tailored instruction. Depending on the course requirements and learner needs, additional trainers may provide support to ensure a high-quality learning experience across all delivery formats.

Making an Impact

We're looking for a dedicated and dynamic Vocational Trainer to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality vocational training and assessing learners' progress towards their qualifications and learning objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to positively influence learners' lives and contribute significantly to their future success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Tutor, your core duties will include:

- Delivering vocational qualifications in Employability skills (and/or Functional Skills maths and/or English)

- Maintaining accurate attendance registers and updating learner profiles

- Effectively managing classroom pace and maintaining a productive learning environment

- Assessing learners' competence and tracking their progress

- Providing expert training in CV development and interview skills

- Offering guidance on sector-specific skills (such as construction, health and social care, education, civil service, IT)

- Ensuring compliance with quality assurance procedures

- Co-authoring and continual improvement of courses

Experience

- Relevant vocational qualification

- Recognised assessor qualification (e.g., CAVA, AVA, A1, D32/33)

- Proven experience in delivering vocational training

- Strong knowledge of CV writing and interview techniques

- Familiarity with at least one sector-specific area (e.g. construction, health and social care, education, or civil service)

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to motivate and engage diverse groups of learners

Preferred Qualifications

- Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS)

- Further industry experience in one or more sector-specific areas

- Internal Quality Assurance qualification (e.g., V1, IQA)

PET-Xi has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure Baring Service check (DBS).

Our recruitment process evaluates both technical and behavioural qualities. The technical assessment will gauge your role-specific skills, while the behavioural evaluation will focus on our seven core attributes:

Inclusive: Valuing diversity and collaboration

Collaborative: Thriving on teamwork and joint effort

Positive: Focused on optimism and positivity

Passionate: Fuelled by intense dedication

Engaging: Captivating and involving

Inspirational: Igniting creativity and drive

Adaptable: Quick to adjust and evolve

Join us in our mission to provide transformative education and help learners achieve their professional goals. Apply now to become part of the PET-Xi team!