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Job Title: Trainer/Assessor in Dental Nursing

Join Our Team as a Trainer/Assessor in Dental Nursing!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Dental Nursing? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Trainer/Assessor to join a highly professional team dedicated to supporting Dental Nursing apprentices.

In this role, you’ll inspire and guide apprentices to achieve success through effective training and assessment—both on campus and in the workplace. You’ll have access to up-to-date industry-standard resources and excellent teaching facilities to deliver the highest quality learning experience.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and help develop the next generation of Dental Nursing professionals, this is the opportunity for you!

About the Role:

• Assess candidates towards their agreed qualifications and support learners in preparing for their end point assessment.
• Deliver training, assess, and monitor quality for the taught elements of the qualifications.
• Monitor candidate progress through regular progression reviews and target setting.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including awarding body paperwork, ensuring compliance with required procedures.
• Attend regular programme meetings, briefing sessions, and standardisation meetings in line with curriculum policies.
• Liaise competently and professionally with employers and customers to support meeting learner number targets.
• Assist in the promotion and marketing of programmes within the health, social care, and dental sectors

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing with current GDC Registration
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience of delivering training and assessing in the workplace and/or an educational setting.
• Extensive vocational experience in dental practice.
• Experience of dealing with customers and the public.

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

Colchester Institute is firmly committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We strive to inspire young women to pursue careers in sectors traditionally underrepresented by females, while also embracing diversity in all its forms. Our aim is to attract the most talented individuals to our roles and support their ongoing career development.  

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Additional Information

Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please visit our website www.colchester.ac.uk to obtain further details about the College.