Tutor Assessor - Business & Accounts

Job Title:Tutor / Assessor – Business

Department:NSG Professional Skills

Contract:Part-Time, Permanent

Salary: £18,276 – £21,841 per annum (actual salary)

Hours:22.2 hours per week

Annual Leave:30 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rata)

Pension:Local Government Pension Scheme

Location: Middlesbrough

The Role

Join our dedicated Apprenticeship team as a Tutor/Assessor based in Middlesbrough, where you will play an important role in developing the next generation of business and finance professionals.

Working with accountancy apprentices, you will support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace and progress in their careers. Through coaching, mentoring, teaching, assessment and regular progress reviews, you will help learners build confidence, develop their workplace competence, and achieve their apprenticeship goals.

You will work closely with learners, their employers and their accountancy tutors to ensure they receive effective, joined-up support throughout their apprenticeship. Working collaboratively with the wider teaching team, you will help learners apply their learning in real working environments, develop their confidence and build the professional skills and behaviours needed to succeed within the business and finance sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of business, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting others to develop. A formal accountancy qualification is not essential; we are looking for someone who can bring practical knowledge, professional insight and the ability to inspire and develop learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of accountancy apprenticeship learners, supporting their progress, achievement, and successful completion of their programmes.
• Deliver engaging teaching, coaching, mentoring, and assessment activities that develop learners' knowledge, skills and professional behaviours.
• Support learners to apply their knowledge in the workplace, developing confidence, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and professional skills.
• Conduct regular progress reviews, provide constructive feedback and implement appropriate interventions to support achievement, retention and progression.
• Build positive and effective relationships with employers, working collaboratively to support learner development and workplace competence.
• Assess learner progress and occupational competence, maintaining accurate records and ensuring evidence meets apprenticeship and qualification requirements.
• Support learners in preparing for assessments and developing the skills and behaviours required for successful completion of their apprenticeship.
• Maintain compliance with apprenticeship, awarding body and funding requirements, ensuring high-quality learner records and documentation.

Please find the full job description here – Tutor Assessor - Business

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Business, Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A teaching or training qualification is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one.
• An assessor qualification is desirable, or a willingness to achieve one.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience of working within a business, finance, accountancy or professional services environment would be advantageous.
• Experience of supporting, developing, coaching or mentoring individuals in a workplace or learning environment.
• Experience of delivering training, facilitating learning or supporting professional development.
• Experience of providing feedback, monitoring progress and helping individuals achieve objectives.
• Experience of managing workloads, maintaining accurate records and working to deadlines.

Knowledge & Skills

• A good understanding of business operations, workplace practices and professional expectations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners and employers.
• The ability to motivate, encourage and support individuals to develop their confidence, knowledge and skills.
• An understanding of the importance of professional behaviours, including teamwork, communication, organisation, reliability, ethics and accountability.
• The ability to deliver engaging learning activities and adapt support to meet individual learner needs.
• Strong skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
• A positive, flexible and supportive approach, with a genuine commitment to learner success.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Carren Jackson – Associate Director of Apprenticeships, on c.jackson@mbro.ac.uk.

Are you ready to make your mark?

If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the Northeast, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.

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