Apprenticeship Tutor - Improvement Specialist Level 5 - Remote

LT Selection; United States; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LT Selection is looking for a Support Improvement Specialist Level 5 to mentor and coach apprentices remotely. You will deliver structured improvement methods, assess progress, and guide learners through Gateway and EPA with dedicated feedback and development targets.

You will work with employers and internal teams to ensure high learner outcomes, maintain portfolios, and follow quality and safeguarding requirements in a flexible remote setting.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification at Level 3 or above (AET/PTLLS or equivalent).
• Level 3 assessor qualification (CAVA or equivalent).
• Experience guiding learners in workplace improvement projects and EPA preparation.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual teaching and coaching, adapting to apprentices’ needs and workplace practice.
• Assess knowledge and provide timely feedback and development targets.
• Prepare apprentices for Gateway and EPA and verify evidence against requirements.
• Maintain e-portfolio records and complete monthly teaching/learning visit records.
• Support progress with employers, mentors and QA colleagues; ensure learner wellbeing and outcomes.
• Follow apprenticeship funding rules, safeguarding and quality requirements.

Skills

Structured improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Coaching learners

Virtual delivery

Project guidance

Education

Teaching qualification Level 3 or above

Level 3 assessor qualification (CAVA or equivalent)

Tools

e-portfolios

Virtual delivery platforms

Job description

• Salary Negotiable depending on experience and contract arrangements
• Remote Job

Job Description

Location: Remote
Contract: Employed or freelance
Salary / fees: Negotiable, depending on experience and contract type

The opportunity

Support Improvement Specialist Level 5 apprentices to apply structured improvement methods to real workplace challenges. You will deliver virtual teaching, individual coaching, assessment and tailored preparation for Gateway and EPA.

Salary or fee arrangements will be discussed individually. You will report to the Apprenticeship Lead, or the Head of Education when the lead is unavailable.

What you will do

• Deliver engaging virtual teaching and individual coaching, adapting learning to apprentices’ needs and workplace practice.
• Assess knowledge, skills and behaviours through assignments, workplace evidence, professional discussions and observations; provide timely feedback and clear development targets.
• Guide apprentices through the full learner journey, preparing them for Gateway and EPA and checking evidence against assessment requirements.
• Maintain accurate e-portfolio records, complete monthly teaching and learning visit records and conduct progress reviews at least every 10 weeks, including off-the-job training and agreed actions.
• Work with employers, workplace mentors and internal quality assurance colleagues to support progress, learner wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Follow applicable apprenticeship funding rules, safeguarding, Prevent and quality requirements; contribute to standardisation, CPD and current learning resources.
• Support career progression and maintain high standards of learner and employer satisfaction.

Essential experience and qualifications

• Substantial occupational experience leading improvement initiatives, including scoping, delivering and evaluating measurable improvements in operational or service settings.
• Strong knowledge of structured improvement methods, data analysis and evidence-based problem solving.
• Experience delivering improvement, operational excellence or continuous improvement programmes; previous Improvement Specialist Level 5 delivery is preferred.
• Experience guiding learners through workplace improvement projects, project evidence, Gateway and EPA preparation.
• Knowledge of project selection, problem definition, stakeholder engagement, change management and benefits realisation, and relevant approaches such as Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, root-cause analysis, measurement and control.
• A teaching qualification at Level 3 or above, such as AET/PTLLS or equivalent.
• A recognised Level 3 assessor qualification, such as CAVA or equivalent.
• Experience working in apprenticeships, further education or workplace learning.
• Understanding of apprenticeship standards, knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), off-the-job training, Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Confidence using e-portfolios and virtual delivery platforms.
• Relevant improvement certification or professional experience using Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience coaching improvement practitioners across different sectors.
• Experience of inspection and quality assurance within apprenticeship provision.
• Coaching or mentoring qualifications.

Skills and approach

You will bring clear communication, the ability to motivate learners, strong organisation, IT and administration skills, and a collaborative, flexible approach. You will support inclusive practice, learner wellbeing, continuous improvement and positive learner outcomes.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.