Trainer Assessor Golf Greenkeeping/Sports Turf (2025/SR077)

Job Introduction

East Durham College is looking for an experienced and motivated Trainer Assessor to join our Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning team.

If you’re passionate about developing the next generation of skilled Golf Greenkeepers and Sports Turf professionals, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

About the Role

As a Trainer Assessor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging apprenticeship training to learners in the Golf Greenkeeping and Sports Turf sectors. You’ll support apprentices throughout their journey — from initial onboarding and skills scanning, right through to Gateway and End Point Assessment.

Working closely with apprentices and employers, you will design tailored training plans, conduct regular reviews, and ensure all learning is relevant, industry-aligned, and delivered to an excellent standard.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging, sector-relevant training aligned with apprenticeship standards
• Conduct skills scans, onboarding, and create Individual Training Plans
• Carry out regular 1:1 reviews, tracking progress and setting clear goals
• Work collaboratively with employers to shape training to their business needs
• Ensure accurate recording of learner progress on digital platforms
• Prepare learners for Gateway and their End Point Assessment
• Maintain strong professional relationships with employers and stakeholders
• Contribute to quality assurance, curriculum development, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Essential:
✔ Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant discipline
✔ GCSE English & maths (Grade C/4+)
✔ Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)
✔ Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, D32/33 etc.)
✔ Industry experience in Golf Greenkeeping / Sports Turf
✔ Experience delivering or assessing apprenticeships
✔ Knowledge of relevant apprenticeship standards
✔ Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Desirable:
• IQA qualification
• Experience using digital learning/assessment platforms such as OneFile or Smart Assessor

Join Our Team at East Durham College

Now is the perfect time to become part of our fantastic team at East Durham College! With recent investments enhancing our already outstanding teaching facilities and further development on the horizon, the College offers an excellent environment for both staff and students. We take pride in providing access to education for all, offering clear pathways through various stages of learning with a strong focus on employment opportunities across the North East region. We’re also thrilled to have earned our fifth consecutive ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted.

East Durham College operates across three campuses, delivering a wide range of courses from general further education and A-Levels to specialist land-based and technical programs, ensuring there is something for everyone. As a team member, you’ll enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, free gym access (Willerby Grove Campus), free parking, and much more.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our dynamic workforce.

As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, East Durham College operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the essential criteria, as part of our status as a Disability Confident Employer.

At East Durham College, we uphold Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education standards. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

For more information about the College, please visit our Creating outstanding futures | East Durham College.

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