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Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assessment (Correction) Team Member to support the assessment process for our Level 5 Agriculture, Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming, and Level 4 Horticulture programmes. This role involves correcting learner submissions, providing insightful and constructive feedback, and ensuring assessments meet the required QQI standards. Team members will also support programme development and administration, including updating course materials, to help the smooth operation of the training function.

Key Responsibilities

• Correct learner assessments, exams, and practical/theory drafts across the Level 5 Agriculture, Level 6 SPC in Farming, and Level 4 Horticulture modules (including Horticulture Tools and Equipment, and Safe Horticulture Practice), ensuring accuracy and adherence to marking criteria.
• Provide clear, constructive, and encouraging feedback to learners to support their progress.
• Ensure all assessments are marked fairly and consistently, in line with QQI and industry regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of corrections and feedback provided.
• Support programme development and administration, including creating and updating slides and assessment materials, editing course content, formatting learner packs and other materials, and uploading resources to the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Assist with general administrative tasks such as document processing, data entry, and learner support.
• Collaborate with trainers and support teams to ensure the continuous improvement of assessment, materials, and feedback processes.
• Attend some online classes (day or evening) and Saturday farm hub days to understand the course content and learner experience, so your assessment and feedback are consistent and fair.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of a Level 7 qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field, with solid knowledge of the relevant subject area(s) — for Agriculture: soils and the environment, animal husbandry, and sustainable farming practices; for Horticulture: plant propagation and care, soil preparation, horticultural practices, garden maintenance, and plant identification — alongside strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Candidates with strong expertise in one subject area who are open to correcting the other are also welcome to apply.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of key aspects of agriculture (soils, husbandry, sustainable farming, etc.) and/or horticulture (plant propagation, garden maintenance, plant identification, sustainable practices, etc.).
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable creating and updating slide decks and editing course content and other programme materials.
• Strong written communication and feedback skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in assessment correction, education, or agricultural/horticultural training (preferred but not essential).

Pay & Hours

• Salary: €14.15 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30
• Job Type: Full-time
• 3 days in office minimum

Pay: €14.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mullingar, County Westmeath