Job Title: Business Apprenticeship Tutor

Location: Newton Aycliffe, HO plus Middlesbrough, Gateshead and Newcastle Hubs and travel throughout Northeast where needed

Reports to: Head of Operations 

Job Purpose: The Business Apprenticeship tutor will play a pivotal role in guiding and training learners through their apprenticeship journey. They will drive the successful delivery of the curriculum and facilitate engaging learning experiences whilst providing personalised support to help apprentices achieve their goals and contribute to the organisation’s mission of providing high-quality apprenticeships. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective Delivery: Develop and deliver engaging and interactive sessions, workshops, and Hub days, utilising a variety of teaching methodologies to meet the diverse learning needs of apprentices.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with curriculum development colleagues to tailor and enhance the apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organisational objectives.
• Learner Support: Provide individualised advice, guidance, and support to apprentices, identifying their strengths, areas for improvement, and career aspirations to help them achieve their goals.
• Assessment and Feedback: Develop and monitor assessments and assignments to measure apprentices’ progress and learning outcomes, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their continuous growth and development.
• Meet KPI Targets: Consistently achieve or surpass KPI targets related to learner progress, outcomes, compliance, reporting etc. ensuring the successful delivery and completion of apprenticeships.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of apprentice attendance, progress, and performance, and ensure compliance with ESFA regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
• Drive Successful Outcomes: Monitor learner progress and provide support, where needed, to ensure successful completion of EPAs, facilitating positive learning experiences and outcomes.
• Learning Environment: Cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation, encouraging apprentices to actively participate and engage in their learning journey.
• Continuous Professional Development: Participate in relevant CPD activities to enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in the role, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Teamwork: Communicate effectively with apprentices, employers, colleagues, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates, feedback, and support to ensure a seamless and successful apprenticeship experience for all parties involved.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake any additional tasks or projects as assigned by management to support the overall success and growth of Optimum Skills.

Qualifications, Competence & Behaviours

• Have a minimum of 3 years occupational experience be able to demonstrate a high level of practical skill in the sector relevant to subject area.
• Possess appropriate vocational qualifications and/or competency in a number of areas such as management, admin, lean, customer service, digital skills etc.
• Hold or be willing to work towards relevant teaching qualifications e.g. PTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed etc.
• Hold or be willing to work towards relevant assessing qualifications e.g. CAVA.
• Level 2 Functional Skills (English, Maths and ICT) or equivalent
• Proficient in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office programmes.
• Have experience of training and/or assessing in an educational or workplace environment.
• Good understanding of ESFA funding rules, EPA requirements etc.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with Company Values.
• Be committed to continuous professional development.
• Share a current/be willing to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.
• Share references which are satisfactory to the Company.
• Car user essential due to travel

Salary: From £28,000 per year