Apprenticeship Skills Tutor - Plastering

Only FE; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking an Apprenticeship Skills Tutor in Plastering to help develop the next generation of construction skills. The role involves delivering and assessing apprenticeship standards, coaching, and maintaining student progress records. Ideal candidates will hold relevant NVQs, assessment awards, and have strong communication skills. Benefits include up to 44 days annual leave and career development opportunities. This is a full-time permanent position based in Dearne Valley College.

Benefits

Access to local government pension scheme

Up to 44 days annual leave

Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Health and well-being benefits

Flexible working hours

Parking available

Career development opportunities

Grants for new FE teachers in STEM subjects

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of planning, delivering and assessing apprenticeships in Plastering Apprenticeship Standards.
• Ability to engage with a variety of learners and bring subject matter to life.
• Experience managing a caseload of apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, assessing, and supporting apprentices on electrical courses.
• Maintaining accurate records of student progress via tracking systems and e-portfolios.
• Building good relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations.

Skills

Plastering expertise

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Assessment and tutoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

A1/V1/CAVA Assessors Award

Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Apprenticeship Skills Tutor Plastering

Hours; Full time (all year round)

Duration; Permanent

Salary; Up to £38,487 per annum including Market Force Supplement (dependent on qualifications/experience)

Location; Dearne Valley College, with offsite working (subsidised travel expenses)

About the Role

If you have experience of planning, delivering and assessing apprenticeships in Plastering Apprenticeship Standards then this is the role for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team helping to develop the next generation of construction skills (plastering). You will have experience of supporting the development of up-to-date knowledge, skills & behaviours and have a good appreciation of employer skills needs within the electrical industry. This will help to create a brighter future for these enthusiastic learners.

The rewarding position involves coaching, assessing & supporting the apprentices on electrical courses. This role involves regular use of e-portfolios & carrying out on-site performance reviews and assessments. Using your excellent IT skills, you will maintain accurate records of student progress via tracking systems and e-portfolios.

You will need to be able to build good relationships, manage a caseload of apprentices and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and organisations.

You will

You will need to be a confident assessor/tutor who can engage with a wide variety of learners and bring the subject matter to life in a creative and engaging way. You will also need to hold:

• a relevant industry NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or higher
• an A1/V1/CAVA Assessors Award (or equivalent)
• excellent IT skills
• teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• IQA Award is desirable
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake).

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Your role in the department

As part of the department of Work based Learning you will report directly to the Curriculum Team Leader/Curriculum Manager. You will play an active role in the curriculum team, working with key stakeholders such as Curriculum Team Leaders, Curriculum Manager, and Curriculum Lecturers etc.

You will also build good working relationships with other key stakeholders in apprenticeship programmes such as the Functional Skills Team.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Access to local government pension scheme
• Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & well‑being and benefits schemes including in‑house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the levelling up premium payments initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth by to £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

• We are Inclusive,
• We have Integrity,
• We Deliver,
• We are One Team.

We are OFSTED Good (November 2022)

We celebrate diversity and are proud to have been recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) Model. This means that you d be working in a supportive environment that encourages, recognises and celebrates effort, achievement and cooperative attitudes. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, faith or disability. We are also proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme.

The RNN Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. All new employees will be required undertake a DBS check and other associated checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026