Tutor Assessor & Curriculum Lead – Marine Engineering

Thames Skills Academy; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Essex Colleges Group in partnership with Thames Skills Academy seeks a Tutor Assessor & Curriculum Lead in Marine Engineering for our Luckyn Lane Basildon campus. You will lead curriculum development, teach and assess apprentices and learners, and ensure high standards of employer engagement and industry collaboration.

You will split time between campus-based delivery and visiting apprentices at their workplaces, with marking/assessments that can be done from home. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Significant marine industry experience.
• Teaching and/or Assessor qualifications.
• Experience working with apprentices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of hybrid, electric and alternative fuel marine systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Marine Engineering curriculum.
• Teach, coach and assess apprentices and full‑time learners.
• Support apprentices through to successful End Point Assessment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
• Drive learner achievement, progression and positive destinations.
• Promote innovation, quality and employer‑led curriculum development.

Skills

Marine industry experience

Leadership

Teaching / Assessor qualifications

Hybrid, electric & alternative fuel

Apprenticeships experience

Communication skills

Job description

Tutor Assessor & Curriculum Lead – Marine Engineering

• Post Date: 2nd September 2026
• Apply Before: 2nd October 2026
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Job Description

Salary Package: Up to £54,000 per annum

(£43,260 South Essex College salary plus salary supplement from Thames Skills Academy, representing River Thames employers)

Are you an experienced Marine Engineering professional ready to lead and shape the future of marine engineering education?

South Essex Colleges Group is seeking an ambitious Tutor Assessor & Curriculum Lead in Marine Engineering for our Marine Engineering provision while teaching, coaching and assessing apprentices and full‑time learners.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity linked with national industry to take a leading role in continuing to expand and develop our outstanding Marine Engineering curriculum. You will combine high‑quality teaching and assessment with curriculum leadership, substantial
employer engagement and industry collaboration, ensuring learners gain the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the sector.

The post is based at South Essex College Luckyn Lane, Basildon, Essex SS14 3AX.

You will be based at campus three days a week; the other two days you will visit apprentices at their workplace and undertake marking/assessments which can be undertaken working at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Marine Engineering curriculum.
• Teach, coach and assess apprentices and full‑time learners.
• Support apprentices through to successful End Point Assessment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
• Drive learner achievement, progression and positive destinations.
• Promote innovation, quality and employer‑led curriculum development.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant marine industry experience.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Commitment to learner success, health and safety, and equality and diversity.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Teaching and/or Assessor qualifications.
• Experience working with apprentices.
• Knowledge of hybrid, electric and alternative fuel marine systems.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of Marine Engineering education, develop industry partnerships and inspire the next generation of marine professionals within a forward‑thinking college environment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

South Essex Colleges Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.