Achievement Tutor Music Department

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manchester College is seeking an Achievement Tutor for the Music Department on a full-time basis. This role supports students' academic success through engaging teaching methods and personalized mentoring. The position offers significant benefits, including 45 days annual leave and professional development opportunities, aimed at aspiring teachers passionate about education.

Benefits

45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of motivating and engaging students essential.
• Interest in Creative Industries, particularly Music, desirable.
• Ability to collaborate and develop high-quality learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Support learners' academic success through engaging group tutorials.
• Monitor individual student progress in 1-1 reviews.
• Deliver outstanding teaching and focused academic coaching.

Skills

Motivating students

Engagement

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification (e.g., Cert Ed/PGCE)

Tools

ProMonitor

Markbook

Job description

Are you a teacher who's passionate about guiding students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom? At The Manchester College, we're looking for Achievement Tutors to support learners' academic success through engaging group tutorials. In this role, you'll play a vital part in helping students stay on track, meet their goals, and thrive in their studies by delivering outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment via engaging activities, resources, and focused academic coaching while monitoring individual student progress in 1-1 reviews using tools like ProMonitor and Markbook. You'll collaborate closely with teaching teams, develop high-quality learning resources, and champion student voice, employability, and achievement at every stage.

We have an exciting opportunity at our City Campus Manchester to join our Music Department as an Achievement Tutor on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

An interest in the Creative Industries, in particular Music is desirable, but not essential.

Proven track record of motivating and engaging students essential.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Start your teaching journey with us!

We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between 28,300.00 - 30,307.50 . It's a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you've successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you'll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with the flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances .

Levelling Up Payment

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 23/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!