Advanced Practitioner For Apprenticeships

ONLY FE; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A further and higher education institution in Sheffield is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for Apprenticeships to enhance teaching quality. You will mentor staff across various sectors including Business, Healthcare, and Engineering. Requirements include a Level 5 teaching qualification and a proven track record in teaching. This role offers a salary of £40,728 and includes extensive benefits such as 42 annual leave days, enhanced pension contributions, and employee health programs.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme

42 Days of annual leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• A track record of good or outstanding teaching.
• Experience supporting or developing other staff.
• Passion for outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and set the standard.
• Coach, mentor, and support teaching staff.
• Lead professional development and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Coaching and mentoring

Strong learner outcomes

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification (or above)

Relevant degree

Job description

Advanced Practitioner for Apprenticeships Salary £40,728 per annum About us

We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

Aboutthe role

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion for developing others? We’re looking for anAdvanced Practitionerto help drive excellence across our Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning provision.

You’ll support staff through coaching, mentoring and modelling great practice, ensuring our apprentices receive exceptional teaching, learning and assessment. Our department spansfour sectors – Business & Enterprise, Healthcare & Science, Engineering and Construction– so experience or knowledge in at least one of these is a real advantage.

What you’ll do: Deliver high-quality teaching and set the standard for othersCoach, mentor and support teaching staff and assessorsLead professional development, contribute to quality improvement and share best practiceSupport new staff through induction and developmentDrive improvements in attendance, achievement and apprentice progressPromote ourFREDIE+ valuesand champion safeguarding What you’ll bring: A track record ofgood or outstandingteaching and strong learner outcomesExperience supporting or developing other staffPassion for outstanding TLA and learner successUp-to-date knowledge of pedagogy, inclusivity and digital toolsLevel 5 teaching qualification (or above) and relevant degree Join a college that’s ambitious, inclusive and committed to transforming lives through learning.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now. If you want to find out more about the role please press APPLY and we shall send you full details.

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £40,728 per annum.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68%Annual leave -42 Days(310.8 hours)+ 8 Bank Holidays(59.2 hours)-this includesa discretionary Christmas closure periodHealth and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through BupaOccupational Health through PAMFree eye tests for VDU users Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Disability Confident

We are aDisability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.Please review ourRecruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidateswhich provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us.

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through theArmed Forces Covenant,we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found hereSafeguarding

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 7th December 2025

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.