Apprenticeships Tutor - Mechatronics

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in Rotherham seeks an Apprenticeship Skills Tutor to support and coach apprentices through their learning journey. The role involves conducting reviews, skill assessments, and providing pastoral care. Ideal candidates should hold a Level 3 vocational qualification and have teaching credentials. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including government pension and 41 days annual leave.

Benefits

Access to local government pension

41 days of annual leave

Access to gyms and health schemes

Qualifications

• Must hold valid vocational qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Must have teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on behaviours, knowledge, skills for each apprentice.
• Conduct regular reviews with apprentices.

Skills

Current vocational qualification at Level 3

Educated in Maths and English at Level 2 or above

Valid current driving licence

Knowledge of current Apprenticeship Frameworks

Ability to work flexibly

Organised and methodical approach

Education

Teaching qualification

ICT Level 2 or above

Job description

Overview

Apprenticeship Skills Tutor – Mechatronics

Location - Rotherham
Salary - Up to £36,264 per annum, including Market Force Enhancement + benefits
Hours - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Our client is committed to providing high-quality education and training and to providing the best possible experience for all their students and stakeholders. With considerable investment in new facilities and their goal to become an outstanding provider of education and training, this is a great time to join the organisation. If you are looking to work in a friendly, progressive organisation that makes a positive difference, and be supported and developed to enhance your skills and build a successful career, then working for our client will be a great opportunity for you where you will help our client achieve their exciting plans for the future.

Responsibilities

• To support learners to provide evidence on behaviours, underpinning knowledge, work-based skills, learning & overall progress for each apprentice
• To provide coaching and skills support to ensure successful timely completion of End Point Assessment (EPA)
• Work with curriculum colleagues to check learner progress to agree on targets in preparation for tripartite reviews
• To conduct regular tripartite reviews with the apprentice line manager and apprentice to complete timely EPA
• To support the development and progression of a caseload of apprentices through onsite workplace visits in the creation of showcase evidence such as observations, reflective accounts, witness testimonies, professional discussions and any further evidence to support EPA requirements, this evidence will be documented within the e-portfolio OneFile
• To highlight & document any operational issues to the line manager which may affect learner progression as appropriate
• To set achievable tasks and provide support throughout the apprentice journey including assisting the apprentice to be prepared for any applicable qualification including functional skills, endpoint assessment, and other relevant achievement documentation
• To support employers in understanding & documenting their responsibilities relating to on and off-job training requirements of the apprentice
• To provide pastoral support to apprentices as required including on & off the job training/e-portfolio usage and any additional support needs & strategies
• To provide advice, guidance & training regarding Safeguarding, British Values, Prevent Equality & Diversity and be responsible for ensuring that the workplace provides an ongoing safe environment
• To meet with the employer & learner to agree on EPA readiness
• Manage your diary so that you effectively support your caseload of learners from start to finish of their training programmes
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with your learners and employers
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to minimising any barriers to your learners by implementing additional support promptly that promotes their achievement
• Must be prepared to undertake a First Aid qualification

Skills and Qualifications

• Must hold a current, valid vocationally relevant qualification at Level 3 or above
• Educated in Maths and English at Level 2 or above
• Must hold a valid current driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Ideally, have ICT at Level 2 or above
• Ideally, hold an assessment qualification D32/D33 A1 or TAQA
• Preferably, an internal verification qualification D34 V1 or TAQA
• Must hold an appropriate teaching qualification
• Must have a solid knowledge of current Apprenticeship Frameworks
• The ability to work flexibly over the working week, including evenings where required is essential
• Must have a good understanding of Work-based Learning Apprenticeships
• Must be pleasant and a helpful approach at all times
• Able to work in an organised and methodical manner towards a deadline
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of a team
• Work professionally and confidentially with a high degree of integrity and flexibility
• Have a solid commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people receiving education and training
• Able to work with sensitive information and treat this confidentially in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act/GDPR

Benefits

• Access to the local government pension
• Up to 41 days of annual leave per year, including closure during the Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & well-being and benefits schemes, including in-house Occupational Health service
• Parking is available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry-recognised qualifications
• You will have good knowledge of the Health & Safety Act and HSE Standards