Advanced Practitioner for Apprenticeships. Job in Sheffield Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A further and higher education institution is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to enhance the quality of its Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning. You will provide coaching and support to staff, ensuring exceptional teaching and assessment for apprentices. A Level 5 teaching qualification and experience in supporting others are essential. The position offers a salary of £40,728 per annum, alongside generous benefits including enhanced pension contributions and 42 annual leave days.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme

Annual leave - 42 days + 8 Bank Holidays

Employee assistance programme through Bupa

Free eye tests for VDU users

Free Parking at majority of campuses

Qualifications

• A track record of good or outstanding teaching with strong learner outcomes.
• Experience in coaching or mentoring staff.
• Up-to-date knowledge of teaching practices and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and set the standard for others.
• Coach and mentor teaching staff and assessors.
• Drive improvements in attendance and apprentice progress.

Skills

Good or outstanding teaching skills

Experience in supporting or developing other staff

Passion for outstanding teaching, learning and assessment

Knowledge of pedagogy, inclusivity, and digital tools

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification or above

Relevant degree

Job description

Advanced Practitioner for Apprenticeships Salary £40,728 per annum

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.

About the role

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion for developing others? We re looking for an Advanced Practitioner to 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 spans four 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 others
• Coach, mentor and support teaching staff and assessors
• Lead professional development, contribute to quality improvement and share best practiceSupport new staff through induction and development
• Drive improvements in attendance, achievement and apprentice progress
• Promote our FREDIE+ values and champion safeguarding

What you ll bring:

• A track record of good or outstanding teaching and strong learner outcomes
• Experience supporting or developing other staff
• Passion for outstanding TLA and learner success
• Up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy, inclusivity and digital tools
• Level 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 includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing, we offer
  • Employee assistance programme through Bupa
  • Occupational Health through PAM
  • Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which 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 the Armed 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 here Safeguarding

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.