Print Apprenticeship Tutor – BPIF Training

BPIF; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Tech salary sacrifice

Training & development

Flexible home-based

UK-wide opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

BPIF Training is recruiting a Print Apprenticeship Tutor to inspire, develop and support the next generation of print professionals across the UK. The role is home-based with travel to employer sites, and we welcome applicants from the West Midlands or Newcastle who are willing to travel within their region.

You’ll coach learners through apprenticeships, helping them build practical skills and professional confidence while staying up to date with industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or developing apprentices or colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners.
• Supportive coaching style with patient approach.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging apprenticeship and vocational training.
• Coach and support apprentices throughout their learning journey.
• Build relationships with employers and provide progress updates.
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based learning aligned to standards.
• Assess learner competence and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain learner records and compliance documentation digitally.
• Support with Functional Skills in English and maths when needed.
• Prepare apprentices for End-Point Assessment.
• Keep up to date with print technology developments.
• Contribute to a positive learning culture and learner success.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication skills

Organisation

Digital literacy

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 English and maths

Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

• Home-based with regular travel to employers and learners.
• Competitive Salary, dependent on experience

Home-based, with regular travel to employers and learners. We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates based in the West Midlands or the Newcastle area who are willing to travel across their region.

Location

Home-based, with travel to employer sites. West Midlands or Newcastle.

Competitive, dependent on experience.

Leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a purchase scheme.

BPIF Training is the UK’s leading specialist training provider for the print, packaging, manufacturing and graphic communications industries. We work with employers across the UK to develop skilled, confident professionals through apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and industry training.

We’re looking for a Print Apprenticeship Tutor to join our team and help inspire, develop and support the next generation of print professionals. Whether you’re already working in education, or you’re an experienced print professional looking for a rewarding career change, we’d love to hear from you.

This is more than just a teaching role. It’s an opportunity to use your industry knowledge to make a lasting impact on apprentices, employers and the future of the print industry.

You’ll coach, mentor and support learners throughout their apprenticeship journey, helping them develop the technical skills, confidence and professionalism needed to succeed in the workplace.

We’re especially interested in hearing from…

Experienced print professionals who are:

• Based in the West Midlands or the Newcastle area
• Happy to travel to employer sites across their region
• Passionate about developing future talent
• Looking for a rewarding new challenge

Haven’t worked as a tutor before? Don’t let that put you off. If you have extensive industry experience, we can support you to develop the teaching and assessment skills needed to become an outstanding Apprenticeship Tutor.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality apprenticeship and vocational training.
• Coach, mentor and support apprentices throughout their learning journey.
• Build strong relationships with employers and provide regular progress updates.
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based learning aligned to apprenticeship standards.
• Assess learner competence and provide constructive developmental feedback.
• Maintain accurate learner records and compliance documentation using digital systems.
• Support apprentices with Functional Skills in English and maths where required.
• Prepare apprentices for End-Point Assessment and successful completion.
• Keep up to date with developments in print technology, equipment and industry best practice.
• Contribute to a positive learning culture that motivates apprentices to achieve their full potential.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting, mentoring or developing colleagues or apprentices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners with varying levels of experience.
• A supportive, patient and encouraging coaching style.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple learners and priorities.
• Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to build productive relationships with employers, learners and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, quality and learner success.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Level 2 English and mathematics, or a willingness to achieve them.
• An assessor qualification (CAVA, A1 or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards one.
• Previous experience delivering apprenticeships or vocational training.

None of these are needed to apply. We fund the teaching and assessing qualifications our tutors work towards, and build the study time into the role.

What we offer

You’ll become part of a supportive, industry-focused team committed to developing both our learners and our people.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme
• Funded professional development and training
• Support to achieve recognised teaching, coaching and assessment qualifications
• Flexible, home-based working with travel
• Work with print, packaging and signage businesses right across the UK
• A collaborative team where your expertise is valued

Ready for your next chapter?

BPIF Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which we arrange and pay for.

BPIF Training welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.