Lead Academic Tutor – Engineering

Make UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of business support in the UK, Make UK, is seeking a Lead Tutor to oversee curriculum delivery in a dynamic workshop environment. This role involves mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and delivering technical training to apprentices. Join a respected team that values inclusivity, innovation, and growth within the engineering sector, and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package while shaping the future of engineering education.

Benefits

Free parking

Meal service on site

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with broad technical skills.
• Experience delivering and assessing technical training.
• Knowledge of Awarding Body standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality Schemes of Work and assessments.
• Mentor and train new staff to uphold delivery standards.
• Deliver flexible, engaging technical training for apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Technical skills

Adaptability

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Teaching and assessing qualifications

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) certification

Tools

Smart Assessor

Job description

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day’s paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities

Are you passionate about engineering education and mentoring others? We’re seeking a Lead Tutor to champion delivery excellence within our dynamic workshop environment. If you’re ready to shape the future of engineering apprentices and support a high-performing team, this is your opportunity!

About the Role

As a Lead Tutor, you’ll take a leading role in ensuring the quality and compliance of curriculum delivery across your designated area. You’ll mentor new team members, support curriculum development, and model best practices in technical instruction. Your expertise will also contribute to standardisation efforts and quality assurance processes for awarding bodies.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality Schemes of Work and assessments
• Mentor and train new staff to uphold delivery standards
• Deliver flexible, engaging technical training for apprentices and staff
• Track and report learner progress and performance
• Support Awarding Body and internal quality assurance requirements
• Contribute to the development of course materials and learning resources
• Provide internal quality assurance and assess learner work
• Maintain stock levels of workshop consumables
• Promote a safe, motivational, and disciplined learning environment
• Provide cover and support across first-year instructional areas when needed

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• A strong engineering background with broad technical skills
• Experience delivering and assessing technical training
• Knowledge of Awarding Body standards and compliance
• Confidence in mentoring others and leading by example
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing departmental needs
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching and assessing qualifications (e.g., CertEd, TAQA, or equivalent)
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) certification
• Experience using platforms like Smart Assessor

With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.

Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Individuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application.

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Bio

Make UK is a leading advocate for UK manufacturers, championing growth, innovation, and resilience in the sector. With a history spanning over 130 years, the organisation has supported businesses of all sizes, from ambitious start-ups to global industry leaders.Through campaigning, sector expertise, and a comprehensive range of business services, Make UK helps manufacturers navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Its extensive network fosters collaboration across regional and national communities, enabling businesses to share knowledge and drive industry progress.Make UK provides deep expertise in critical areas such as skills development, policy advocacy, and compliance. Its renowned apprenticeship training programs equip the next generation with the skills needed to support the sector’s future.Committed to shaping the landscape of UK manufacturing, Make UK continues to influence policy, support innovation, and empower businesses to thrive in an evolving industrial environment.