Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor (Kent)

Job Details: Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor (Kent)

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Vacancy Name: Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor (Kent)

Vacancy Number: VN2086

Location: Kent

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

About us

We at Best Practice Network believe that every child, regardless of background, should benefit from excellent education. We support and train educational professionals to help transform the lives of children and young people. We are a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training provider offering apprenticeships, professional development, and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’. Our team values collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, and we are committed to supporting the education sector globally.

About the job

This role involves planning, coordinating, mentoring, and supporting training and assessment for apprentices in the Early Years Education sector from level 2 to level 5. You will share your knowledge and experience from the sector to ensure apprentices achieve their qualifications efficiently and effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess apprentices’ skills and knowledge, identify gaps, and develop tailored training plans.
• Maintain accurate records and undertake workplace observations.
• Support high-quality training delivery, including functional skills, and assess learners’ progress using ePortfolio systems.
• Provide tutorial support on topics such as Prevent, British Values, safeguarding, and additional learning needs.
• Coordinate candidate progress, support portfolio completion, and facilitate assessments and reviews.
• Ensure timely achievement of qualifications, maintain documentation, and support the end-point assessment process.
• Promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding practices within the organization.

About you

The ideal candidate will share our values of student-centeredness, inclusivity, and high standards. Essential criteria include:

• Qualifications or experience in the subject area.
• Up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications.
• Experience working with employers in training or customer relations roles.
• Strong IT skills and willingness to work with e-portfolio systems.
• Ability to motivate learners and build professional relationships.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.

Desirable criteria include:

• Assessors or IV/IQA qualifications.
• Experience in Further Education or similar environments.
• Early Years Advanced Practitioner or Management experience.

What we Offer

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Healthcare plan from day one, including private GP access.
• Life insurance covering up to 4x salary.
• Employer pension contributions after 3 months.
• Discounts on online learning resources.
• Flexible benefits after passing probation, including extra holidays, dental, healthcare, bikes, gym memberships, and electric cars.

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