Tutor Assessor in Motor Vehicle

Stoke on Trent College; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a Motor Vehicle Tutor Assessor to join their Apprenticeship team. This full-time position involves delivering Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standards to a caseload of learners. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Qualification, coaching experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the college.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies including 32 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Family Friendly policies including opportunities for Hybrid working

Christmas Closure

On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to College Sports Academy gym

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 3 Motor Vehicle Qualification or significant industry experience.
• Assessor Qualification and/or Teaching Qualification.
• Experience of coaching apprentices and developing employer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coach on the L3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standards.
• Manage a caseload of up to 40 learners to ensure their success.
• Conduct progress reviews and ensure learners achieve their goals.

Skills

Motor Vehicle Qualification

Coaching apprentices

Developing employer relationships

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle Qualification

Assessor Qualification (A1, TAQA or equivalent)

Minimum of 3 GCSEs (A* - C, 9 – 4)

Job description

Tutor Assessor in Motor Vehicle

Salary: £31,655 to £43,835 Per Annum (Grade 3 - 4)

Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent (1.0 FTE)

Excellent suite of total reward benefits

There has never been a better time to join our Apprenticeship team!

Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.

Be part of an Ofsted 'Good' College with good financial health, and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue on our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.

Our success is through Our People! We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Motor Vehicle Tutor Assessor to join our exceptionally busy and professional Apprenticeship team.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to deliver and coach on the L3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (both Light & Heavy) Apprenticeship Standards. The post will involve having a caseload of up to 40 learners to whom you will deliver the knowledge elements, ensure timely and accurate progress reviews and coach apprentices to ensure they achieve their knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully pass their apprenticeship to a distinction level (wherever possible). You will have a good understanding of the funding rules and be driven by quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 3 Motor Vehicle Qualification or significant industry experience
• Assessor Qualification (A1, TAQA or equivalent) and/or Teaching Qualification
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs (A* - C, 9 – 4) or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Experience of coaching apprentices and developing employer relationships

Benefits

We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:

• Enhanced leave policies including 32 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy gym
• Free on-site parking

Application Process

Closing date for applications is 5th January 2026. In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Please email [e-mail] and quote V1115 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.

Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.

Helpful to have an informal chat? You are invited to contact Jenny Scrivens, (Director of Apprenticeships & Business Development), at [e-mail]

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.

Safeguarding Commitment

Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy (including Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders) which can be found on our College website.

This support role is subject to the College’s Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and requires a commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This position will involve occasional contact with students under the age of 18 within an educational establishment. Although most duties do not fall within the definition of regulated activity, this post is deemed to involve regulated activity with children. As such, the post-holder will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Children’s Barred List, in line with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

The College may consider carrying out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if the candidate is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.