[Hiring] Independent End Point Assessor- Oral Health Practitioner @NCFE

Role Description

We’re looking for an Independent End Point Assessor (IEPA) to join our End Point Assessment team, supporting the Oral Health Practitioner (Level 4) standard. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the future workforce by assessing apprentices at the final stage of their journey. You’ll use your professional expertise to evaluate performance, ensure high standards, and help learners achieve their full potential. This role could be suitable if you’re a Dental Therapist, Dental Hygienist or experienced Oral Health Educator looking to utilise your clinical experience in a flexible role while contributing to the development of the next generation of oral health professionals. We’ll also support you whilst you work towards an Assessor qualification.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Deliver End Point Assessment in line with the Oral Health Practitioner Level 4 standard
• Use the NCFE EPA platform to manage assessments and engage with apprentices
• Ensure consistency and quality by attending standardisation activities
• Communicate effectively with apprentices, training providers, and employers regarding EPA processes and grading
• Produce clear, professional assessment reports

Qualifications

• A recognised Assessor qualification (A1, CAVA, or equivalent) or working towards
• Current General Dental Council (GDC) registration
• Recent clinical competency in practice, at level 4 or above, within the last two years or significant industry experience
• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate reports
• A driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK

Benefits

• Supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners are getting the best education possible
• Choose how to fit your work around personal and professional commitments
• Full training and materials, tools or equipment needed to complete duties in line with NCFE requirements
• Ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed

How to apply

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK. Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your Cover Letter & CV if you have the expertise and commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Thursday 13 August 2026

Interview Date: W/C 16 August 2026

Please note that at interview stage you’ll be required to share any certificates with us as outlined in the essential criteria for the role. If successful in this post you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.