Achievement Tutor (Music) in Manchester

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Are you a teacher who’s passionate about guiding students to achieve their full potential both in and out of the classroom? At The Manchester College, we’re looking for Achievement Tutors to support learners' academic success through engaging group tutorials. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in helping students stay on track, meet their goals, and thrive in their studies by delivering outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment via engaging activities, resources, and focused academic coaching while monitoring individual student progress in 1-1 reviews using tools like ProMonitor and Markbook. You’ll collaborate closely with teaching teams, develop high-quality learning resources, and champion student voice, employability, and achievement at every stage.

You will manage allocated students/student groups and deliver a highly effective tutorial and pastoral programme which ensures the overall academic, pastoral, social and behavioural progress of students is tracked and supported so students achieve outstanding retention, achievement, progress, and progression outcomes.

Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

We are the number one further education college in Greater Manchester for student achievement and currently rank in the top 10 for Student Achievement in the country. The Manchester College is award-winning with numerous accolades to its name! Our teachers and courses have been recognised with local and national awards, and we have been the proud recipient of the Queens Anniversary Prize! Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

To be successful in the role of Achievement Tutor, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE.
• Current and valid industry specialism.
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
• Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Empathy with young people/adults.
• Flexible and creative approach to tasks.
• A positive and solution focus approach to challenge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of key student stakeholders e.g. Next of kin, social services, learning support.
• A demonstrable track record of effective teaching and delivering in the subject specialism.
• Experience of using IT systems to monitor and track progress.
• Demonstrable organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent Data handling and analysis skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively in cross college teams and establish positive relationships and bring about improvements.
• A background / interest in music would be an advantage, though not essential.

Benefits:

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays (FTE).
• 3 well-being days per year (FTE).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Start your teaching journey with us! We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £30,750 – £32,931. It’s a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

Levelling Up Payment: Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Safeguarding: LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement: At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 09/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!