Apprenticeship Training Assessor – Stonemasonry

Apprenticeship Training Assessor – Stonemasonry
                
Ref: 2425/182        
Hours: 29.6 hours per week
Salary: £32,040 – £35,179 pro rata per annum, subject to conditions. Plus generous benefits, including: 

•    45 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) 
•    Generous Occupational Pension Scheme 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Stonemason?

Are you at a stage in your career where you would like pass on your skills and knowledge?

The York College stonemason apprenticeship is a pathway to becoming a skilled tradesperson specialising in work in stone for construction, repair, and restoration of buildings in the localised area. 

Would you like to help our apprentices achieve their qualifications by assessing their skills in the workplace and helping them to complete their portfolios? 

If this is you, then why not apply to become an Apprenticeship Training Assessor.  

You will work closely with employers across the region supporting a new generation of future apprentices.  You be involved in promoting the College as a leading training provider for Stonemasonry apprenticeship qualifications.  

If you have a passion for learning and want to help others succeed, then apply today to become an Apprenticeship Training Assessor. 

Training and Qualifications

Our experienced team of staff will guide you through the role and support you as you build up your experience.  If you do not have your assessor and verifier qualifications we will fund the cost of your training.  

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susan Kitchener Head of Apprenticeships SKitchenenr@yorkcollege.ac.uk / 07947240694.

Important Notices

Please see the attached document for Important Notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date: 11 July 2025 (9am)
Interviews: 21 July 2025 

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.  Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.