Job Description

Salary

13.92 per hour (inc. 1.50 holiday pay) - 21.65 (inc. 2.34 holiday pay) per hour

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Part time

Package

20 Holiday Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
3% Employer Pension Contribution into NEST Pension Scheme

Date posted

01/07/2025

Job reference

RR00000562

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About The role

Working for our subsidiary company

Sparks Teaching Services as

a Work Based Learning Tutor you will be responsible for a caseload of work based learners, taking them on a successful and exciting journey to achieve their planned learning programme within the targeted time frame. You will be responsible for liaising effectively between the College Faculty staff, employers and the learner to ensure the achievement of a full work based programmes in a timely and professional manner building and maintaining strong working relationships.

Main Responsibilities:

The role will involve initial assessment and the development of individual learning plans, visiting learners on the job, planning and delivering high quality training including qualifications where required, support and assessment of the programme, and the preparation for any assessment. Tracking and monitoring the progress of the learner is essential in order to secure achievement of the programme. The post holder will use the colleges e-portfolio system form this To ensure the college delivers an outstanding service to learners and employers, the post holder will be expected to take part in quality monitoring and continuous quality and diversity Post holder will play a key role in engaging with relevant stakeholders to assist and support with completion of all relevant documentation and provide the link between College and employer. Post holders are to promote the take up of apprenticeships, work based programmes and commercial courses in line with the College Growth Strategy and to proactively sustain and develop the work based business of the College in close consultation with the Head of Apprenticeships.

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Lucy Sorby, Apprenticeship Manager- Lucy.Sorby@sheffcol.ac.uk

As the successful candidate, you will be offered an hourly rate of between 13.92 - 21.65 , depending on duties performed.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with Nest - 3% Annual leave - 20 Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 27th July 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.