Academic Tutor (Projects & Lean - Engineering)

We are seeking a BTEC Tutor to support the delivery of our BTEC Engineering training to apprentices at our state-of-the-art training hub in Aston. The post holder will need to have a good grounding in delivering across the level 3 BTEC engineering qualification, with particular expertise in supporting apprentices to work semi-independently on Engineering Projects. The post holder will work intensively within our Lean Academy to support the acquisition of new skills across level 2 and 3 in readiness for EPA.

The post holder should have a broad experience of the engineering/manufacturing sector, be confident in collaborating with employers and other members of the Make UK team, and be able to support apprentices to deliver to their potential.

Key responsibilities:

• To teach across a range of BTEC level 3 units – to include Engineering Project and Communications and Business Improvement Techniques.
• To model delivery excellence and professional working behaviours.
• To manage and oversee the progress and achievement of the Engineering Project for apprentices.
• To coordinate effectively with external delivery team members.
• To communicate and advocate for Make UK in managing interactions with employer partners.
• To provide a range of support techniques to learners who require additional support to enable them to achieve.
• To support the development of course materials including handouts and reference materials to support topic delivery.
• To deliver training to apprentices and staff to ensure all Awarding Body and Centre requirements are met and standardized.
• To create a motivational learning environment by providing stimulating and demanding subject delivery that allows learners to acquire the skills and knowledge required.
• To assess learners' progress by various means of assessment and provide progress feedback and progress reports to learners and managers, including identifying where appropriate learners at risk.
• To ensure learners, colleagues, and employers receive timely, accurate, and constructive feedback on learners’ achievement, progress, and areas for development that aids the learner’s progress.
• To maintain learner discipline in compliance with the Centre’s Disciplinary codes and practices.
• To ensure the health and safety of learners and staff.

Technical knowledge and experience:

• Relevant level 4 subject qualification or higher.
• Level 3 or higher teacher training qualification.
• Empathy with young people, ability to plan, deliver training and assess outcomes.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Good presentational and communication skills, literate and numerate.
• Ability to motivate and command learner respect.

Make UK has a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Benefits include free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans, and military families make to our organisation.

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Individuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application.