Job Description

Sheffield
14/09/2025


Work Based Learning Tutor


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


Job details

Salary

35,497 - 40,996 per annum (this will be pro-rata'd to reflect the hours worked)

Contractual hours

18.5

Basis

Part time

Package

30 holiday days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

20/08/2025

Job reference

RR00000750


Job description

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

The purpose of this role is to manage and be responsible for a caseload of apprentices and work-based learners, taking them on a successful and exciting journey to achieve their planned learning programme within the targeted timeframe.

Post holders will be required to liaise effectively between College Academy staff, employers and the learner to ensure the achievement of a full apprenticeship programme and other work-based programmes in a timely and professional manner, building and maintaining strong working relationships.

A background in Early Years Care is required to succeed in this role along with the succesfull applicant holding an assessor qualification. There will be some teaching requirements on the programmes.

Main Responsibilities:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

The initial assessment and the development of individual learning plans The development of a scheme of work for an apprenticeship programme, visiting apprentices on the job, planning and delivering high quality off-the-job training including qualifications where required Support and assessment of the apprenticeship programme, and preparation for end point assessment Post holders will be required to support the development of apprentices' English, Maths and ICT skills and will work closely with all parties to ensure apprentices are fully engaged with their learning, stretched and able to achieve their goals. Tracking and monitoring the progress of the apprentice is essential in order to secure achievement of the programme. The Post Holder will use the College's e-portfolio system for this. To ensure the College delivers an outstanding service to apprentices and employers, the post holder will be expected to take part in quality monitoring and continuous quality improvement activities as outlined in the Quality policy. This may require additional training. This role is integral in the safeguarding of young people and acts as an advocate for equality and diversity. Post holders 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 Abby Bruce, Academy Director - Abby.Bruce@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 35,497 - 40,996 per annum (this will be pro-rata'd to reflect the hours worked) based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days(222 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 the majority of our campuses


Further information can be found on ourBenefits andCareer Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. 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 and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

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

Closing date: 16th September 2025

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