Hourly Paid Technical Tutor Assessor - Software

Middlesbrough-College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement and purchase

Health & Wellbeing schemes

Flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Middlesbrough College Group is seeking an experienced Software Development professional to join as a Technical Tutor/Assessor. This hourly-paid, permanent role supports learners on Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships, delivering teaching, assessment and coaching in collaboration with employers.

The post emphasises industry experience, strong mentoring skills, and ability to manage learner progress and workplace-based training with a focus on safeguarding and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment for Software Development apprentices.
• Coach and support learners to achieve their apprenticeship standard and reach their full potential.
• Monitor progress through regular reviews, providing timely feedback and setting meaningful targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment for Software Development apprentices.
• Coach and support learners to successfully achieve their apprenticeship standard and reach their full potential.
• Monitor progress through regular reviews, providing timely feedback and setting meaningful targets.
• Work collaboratively with employers to support learner development and ensure training meets workplace needs.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with awarding body, quality assurance and apprenticeship requirements.

Job description

Job Title: Hourly Paid Technical Tutor Assessor - Software

Department: NSG Digital & Service Industries

Contract: Permanent, Hourly Paid

Salary: £25.62 per hour (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

The Role

Are you an experienced Software Development professional with a passion for developing future talent? We are looking for a Technical Tutor/Assessor to support and inspire learners undertaking Level 3 and Level 4 Software Development apprenticeships. Working closely with apprentices and employers, you will deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and coaching, helping learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed in their careers while achieving their apprenticeship standards. This flexible hourly paid opportunity is ideal for someone with current industry experience who enjoys sharing their expertise, building strong employer relationships, and making a positive impact on learner achievement and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment for Software Development apprentices.
• Coach and support learners to successfully achieve their apprenticeship standard and reach their full potential.
• Monitor progress through regular reviews, providing timely feedback and setting meaningful targets.
• Work collaboratively with employers to support learner development and ensure training meets workplace needs.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with awarding body, quality assurance and apprenticeship requirements.

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Qualifications

• Deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment for Software Development apprentices.
• Coach and support learners to successfully achieve their apprenticeship standard and reach their full potential.
• Monitor progress through regular reviews, providing timely feedback and setting meaningful targets.
• Work collaboratively with employers to support learner development and ensure training meets workplace needs.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with awarding body, quality assurance and apprenticeship requirements.

Experience

• Recent industry experience within Software Development or a related digital role.
• Experience of developing software solutions using current technologies and programming languages.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring, coaching or training others.
• Experience of assessing learners, apprentices or employees against occupational standards is desirable.
• Experience of working with employers and stakeholders to support skills development.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of software development principles, tools and technologies.
• Ability to deliver engaging learning, coaching and assessment sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners and employers.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to motivate and support learners to achieve their goals and overcome barriers to learning.
• Good IT and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and reports.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendlypolicies: flexiblehours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• Collegebenefit scheme - College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details, please contact Tracy McNicholas, Associate Director of Apprenticeships, NSG Digital & Service Industries on [e-mail]

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you're barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation-related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right tocommencethe interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience.

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.