Probation Practitioner Apprenticeship Academic Programme Tutor

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University invites applications for an Academic Programme Tutor to support the Probation Practitioner Apprenticeship Programme. You will contribute to academic delivery, develop teaching materials and assess apprentices, while coaching probation colleagues and working with stakeholders.

The role requires experience in HE or workplace teaching, with an understanding of apprenticeship standards; a postgraduate degree in criminal justice or related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching and learning activities within Higher Education and/or workplace.
• Understanding of apprenticeship requirements and apprenticeship standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the academic delivery and assessment of the Probation Practitioner Apprenticeship Programme.
• Develop high-quality teaching, learning and assessment materials.
• Support and coach probation colleagues on their apprenticeship, liaising with key stakeholders.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic delivery

Education

Postgraduate degree in criminal justice or cognate area

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Law and Justice Studies within the Faculty of Society and Culture is looking to appoint an Academic Programme Tutor on a permanent basis, to support the delivery of the Probation Practitioner Apprenticeship Programme.

As an Academic Programme Tutor, you will be required to contribute to the academic delivery and assessment of this professional programme. You will be involved in developing high-quality teaching, learning and assessment materials. You will also be required to support and coach probation colleagues on their apprenticeship, alongside working with key stakeholders, integrating academic study with the specific responsibilities of the apprentices' work role.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and creative individual who is committed to the pursuit of excellence in probation teaching and practice. You should have experience of teaching and learning activities within Higher Education and/or the workplace as well as being able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of an apprenticeship and apprenticeship standards. It is desirable to have a post graduate degree in criminal justice, or cognate area and/or significant probation operational experience.

This role will require regular travel to a range of geographical areas, to deliver workshops, to support successful qualification. The regions to be covered are: East and West Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West and Greater Manchester. As such, you will be required to travel as part of this role.

Informal enquiries can be made to Justin Moorhead (Probation Practitioner Apprenticeship Programme Lead) j.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.