Lead Academic Tutor - Engineering

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the UK's manufacturing sector seeks a Lead Academic Tutor for Engineering. You will champion curriculum delivery excellence, mentor staff, and maintain quality standards in a dynamic workshop. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits, focusing on fostering innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Free parking

Meal service on site

No weekend work

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Technical training

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Teaching qualifications (CertEd, TAQA)

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) certification

Tools

Smart Assessor

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Academic Engineering Tutor - BTEC

Full time

Birmingham

Permanent

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.

? 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

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.