Level 7 Assessor

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join our Supported Learning Department as a Level 7 Assessor on a permanent, part-time (28 hours per week) basis.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays (Pro-Rata)
• 3 well-being days per year (FTE)
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Start your teaching journey with us!

We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £28,300.00 – £30,307.50*. It’s a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

*Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with the flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances*.

Levelling Up Payment

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A teaching qualification at Level 5 or above. A specialist Dyslexia/SpLD Qualification at Level 5 or above, or the ability to achieve this within 12 months of recruitment.

Also, at least one of the following:

• A postgraduate level course at or equivalent to Level 7, including at least 100 hours relating to individual specialist assessments of learners with Dyslexia/SpLD#, or Exam Access Arrangements.
• A current SpLD, Assessment Practising Certificate, as awarded by BDA, the Dyslexia Guild, or Patoss and listed on the SASC website.

# including the theoretical basis underlying psychometric tests, the concepts of validity and reliability, standard deviations and the normal curve, raw scores, standard scores, quotients, percentiles and age equivalent scores; the concept of statistically significant discrepancies between scores, standard error of discrepancy between scores: standard error of measurement and confidence levels.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 13/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!