Lead Tutor (Apprenticeships - Work Skills)

Coventry City Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry Learns, part of Coventry City Council, seeks a skilled educator to lead high-quality apprenticeship and adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will design curricula, assess learner progress, and support progression, with strong knowledge of adult learning principles and inclusive teaching.

The role involves mentoring tutors, managing Learning Support Assistants, contributing to internal quality assurance, and shaping pathways such as Support to Become an Apprentice and Pathway

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 qualification in apprenticeship area or related area.
• Essential: Teaching qualification at Level 3/4/5 (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed).
• Essential: Maths and English GCSE Grade C or Functional Skills Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality apprenticeship and adult learning programmes across Coventry.
• Shape curriculum design and support continuous improvement across pathways.
• Support learner progression with initial/diagnostic assessments and personalised learning plans.
• Support EPA readiness, Gateway compliance, and adoption of new standards.
• Mentor tutors, manage Learning Support Assistants, and contribute to internal quality assurance.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Curriculum development

Inclusive teaching

Learner assessment

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship qualification

Teaching qualification (Level 3/4/5)

GCSE Maths/English

Job description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Coventry Learns is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:Nursery WorkersTeaching AssistantsHealth Support Care WorkerCustomer CareBusiness Administration.We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

We are seeking a proactive and learner-focused individual to support the continued delivery and development of our apprenticeship programmes. This role plays a key part in shaping high-quality provision, contributing to curriculum design, and supporting continuous improvement across all pathways.You will work closely with tutors, employers and stakeholders to support learner progression, including initial and diagnostic assessments, personalised learning plans, and progress reviews. The role also involves supporting EPA readiness, Gateway compliance, alongside meeting the Reform changes and the implementation of new standards.In addition, you will support marketing and recruitment activity, learner sign-ups, and delivery enhancements—including the development of programmes such as Support to Become an Apprentice, Pathway to Apprenticeships and strengthening existing pathways.This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on learner success and help shape future apprenticeship delivery.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a skilled and passionate educator to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality apprenticeship & adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum development. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, assessing learner progress, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.We currently deliver apprenticeships in Early Years, Teaching Assistant, Health Support Care Worker, & Adult Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service with other routes under consideration.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum level 3 qualification in one of the above apprenticeship areas or in an area where apprenticeships can be explored
• Relevant teaching qualification at Level 3/4/5 (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
• Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or Functional Skills Grade 2 (minimum).

Desirable Requirements

• Assessor qualification (D32, D33, A1 or equivalent)
• Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent).

Within your role you will also play a key role in mentoring tutors, managing Learning Support Assistants, and contributing to internal quality assurance processes.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:Members of the Armed Forces and veteransAre currently in care or have previously been in careIf you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Interview date(s): 26th October 2026About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards andbenefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies