Work Based Learning Tutor

onlyFE; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Annual leave 30 days

Health & wellbeing program

Employee assistance

Eye tests

Free parking

Hybrid & flexible working

Professional development

People-focused culture

Job summary

The Sheffield College is seeking an Apprenticeships/Work-based Learning Coordinator to manage a caseload of apprentices in Engineering, guiding them through their learning programme within the planned timeframe.

You will liaise between College staff, employers and learners to ensure timely delivery and achievement of full apprenticeship programmes, building strong working relationships.

Qualifications

• DBS check is required as part of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and development of individual learning plans.
• Development of a scheme of work for apprenticeship programmes, visiting apprentices on the job and delivering high quality off-the-job training.
• Support and assessment of the apprenticeship programme and preparation for end point assessment.
• Support apprentices’ English, Maths and ICT skills and engage learners to help achieve goals.
• Track and monitor apprentice progress using the College’s e-portfolio system.

Job description

About Us

The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment — recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd‑place ranking in the National Centre for Diversity’s 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.

About The Role

The purpose of this role is to manage and be responsible for a caseload of apprentices and work-based learners within Engineering, taking them on a successful and exciting journey to achieve their planned learning programme within the targeted timeframe.

Post holders will be required to liaise effectively between College Academy staff, employers and the learner to ensure the achievement of a full apprenticeship programme and other work-based programmes in a timely and professional manner, building and maintaining strong working relationships.

Main Responsibilities

• The initial assessment and the development of individual learning plans
• The development of a scheme of work for an apprenticeship programme, visiting apprentices on the job, planning and delivering high quality off-the-job training including qualifications where required
• Support and assessment of the apprenticeship programme, and preparation for end point assessment
• Post holders will be required to support the development of apprentices’ English, Maths and ICT skills and will work closely with all parties to ensure apprentices are fully engaged with their learning, stretched and able to achieve their goals.
• Tracking and monitoring the progress of the apprentice is essential in order to secure achievement of the programme. The Post Holder will use the College’s e-portfolio system for this.

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Amy Wakelin, Apprenticeship Manager [e-mail]

What We Can Offer You

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £36,917 - £42,636 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our Full Benefits Package

• Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA

• Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing, we offer
• Employee assistance programme through Bupa
• Occupational Health through PAM
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact [e-mail]

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 4th October 2027

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.