What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academy Tutor - Leadership and Management position at Places for People?
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More About Your Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed training Academy within the business - PfP Thrive - and become our lead Apprenticeship Tutor. As part of your role, you will lead on the design, delivery, and assessment of level 3 and level 5 Leadership and Management apprenticeship programmes. You'll be adept at creating engaging curriculums with robust lesson plans that lead to an inspiring learner experience and ultimately learner success. And you'll share this experience by mentoring newer Tutors, helping them to create their own fulfilling programmes of work within their area of expertise.
Together with the Head of Apprenticeship Academy, you'll implement a robust assessment strategy, taking the lead on activities such as standardisation, quality assurance and CPD opportunities.
The essential criteria is listed below
More About You
You'll have excellent training and facilitation skills, with the ability to provide feedback and coaching to senior management to drive apprenticeship programme completion and fantastic results and outcomes.
You'll be able to design curriculums that not only deliver the required knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard, but will also contain value add content that drives high performance in our sector.
You'll be a strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to stay organised and manage priorities effectively.
You'll be able to support and mentor inexperienced team members in becoming first-class tutors just like you!
Ideally, you have experience with apprenticeship e-portfolio systems, we'll be using Aptem for our programmes.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More About Your Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed training Academy within the business - PfP Thrive - and become our lead Apprenticeship Tutor. As part of your role, you will lead on the design, delivery, and assessment of level 3 and level 5 Leadership and Management apprenticeship programmes. You'll be adept at creating engaging curriculums with robust lesson plans that lead to an inspiring learner experience and ultimately learner success. And you'll share this experience by mentoring newer Tutors, helping them to create their own fulfilling programmes of work within their area of expertise.
Together with the Head of Apprenticeship Academy, you'll implement a robust assessment strategy, taking the lead on activities such as standardisation, quality assurance and CPD opportunities.
The essential criteria is listed below
- Must have prior experience of successfully delivering level 3 and 5 Leadership and Management apprenticeships with a proven track record of achievement
- Must have a relevant teaching and assessing qualification (minimum level 3) and either has or is willing to work towards a quality assurance qualification
- Must have significant experience in curriculum design and delivery of apprenticeship programmes including on and off the job learning requirements, tri-partite review processes, end point assessments
More About You
You'll have excellent training and facilitation skills, with the ability to provide feedback and coaching to senior management to drive apprenticeship programme completion and fantastic results and outcomes.
You'll be able to design curriculums that not only deliver the required knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard, but will also contain value add content that drives high performance in our sector.
You'll be a strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to stay organised and manage priorities effectively.
You'll be able to support and mentor inexperienced team members in becoming first-class tutors just like you!
Ideally, you have experience with apprenticeship e-portfolio systems, we'll be using Aptem for our programmes.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
Salary : $500
