Academic Tutor (Projects & Lean – Engineering)

Make UK; Nechells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks an Academic Tutor to deliver BTEC Engineering training. The ideal candidate will have level 4 qualifications, teaching experience, and a passion for supporting apprentices. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible hours and health cover, and is based in Birmingham.

Benefits

Free parking

Meal service on site

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Relevant subject qualifications and teacher training essential.
• Experience in teaching BTEC Engineering qualifications preferred.
• Ability to support apprentices working semi-independently.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of BTEC level 3 units.
• Manage apprentices' progress on Engineering Projects.
• Develop and deliver training to meet Awarding Body requirements.

Skills

Empathy with young people

Logical approach to problem solving

Good presentational and communication skills

Ability to motivate and command learner respect

Education

Relevant level 4 subject qualification

Level 3 or higher teacher training qualification

Job description

Academic Tutor (Projects & Lean – Engineering)

Location: West Midlands

Job Type: Make U.K.

Academic Tutor – Projects & Lean – Engineering

Full time

Birmingham

Permanent

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day’s paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities

The Manufacturers’ Organisation | Make U.K.

We are seeking a BTEC Tutor to support the delivery of our BTEC Engineering training to apprentices at our state‑of‑the‑art training hub in Aston.

To teach on a range of level 2‑4 engineering qualifications to apprentices from our sector‑leading Technology Hub in Aston. The post holder will need to have a good grounding in delivering the level 3 BTEC engineering qualification, with particular expertise in supporting apprentices to work semi‑independently on Engineering Projects. The post holder will work intensively within our Lean Academy to support the acquisition of new skills across level 2 and 3 in readiness for EPA. The post holder should have broad experience of the engineering/manufacturing sector, be confident in collaborating with employers and other members of the Make UK team, and be able to support apprentices to deliver to their potential.

Responsibilities

• To teach across a range of BTEC level 3 units – including Engineering Project and Communications and Business Improvement Techniques
• To model delivery excellence and professional working behaviours
• To manage and oversee the progress and achievement of the Engineering Project for apprentices
• To coordinate effectively with external delivery team members
• To communicate and advocate for Make UK in managing interactions with employer partners
• To provide a range of support techniques to learners who require additional support to enable them to achieve
• To support the development of course materials including handouts and reference materials to support topic delivery
• To deliver training to apprentices and staff to ensure all Awarding Body and Centre requirements are met and standardised
• To create a motivational learning environment by providing stimulating and demanding subject delivery that allows learners to acquire the skills and knowledge required
• To assess learners’ progress by various means of assessment and provide progress feedback and progress reports to learners and managers, including identifying where appropriate learners are at risk
• To ensure learners, colleagues and employers receive timely, accurate and constructive feedback on learners’ achievement, progress and areas for development that aid the learner’s progress
• To maintain learner discipline in compliance with the Centre’s Disciplinary codes and practices
• To ensure the health and safety of learners and staff

Requirements

• Relevant level 4 subject qualification or higher. Level 3 or higher teacher training qualification.
• Empathy with young people, ability to plan, deliver training and assess outcomes.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Good presentational and communication skills, literate and numerate.
• Ability to motivate and command learner respect.

With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for the manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world‑leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.

Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration.

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Individuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application.

Apply if this position interests you, and you would like to learn more or explore other available jobs that could also match your skill set, please apply today or email [e-mail].

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