Building and Construction (Programme Tutors)

West Suffolk College
Suffolk County Council is looking for Building and Construction (Programme Tutors) to join our team. The role is based in Bury St Edmunds. You will earn a competitive salary of £27,366 – £31,815 per annum. Your Building and Construction (Programme Tutors) role: We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge and skills to coach and mentor the next generation of apprentices. This exciting opportunity to become an assessor and tutor within the Strategic Growth and Partnerships Apprenticeship Team at West Suffolk College will give you the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of our students. Whilst experience in an assessing role is desirable, it is not essential. No two days are the same and you will enjoy the benefits of managing your own diary, working with a diverse caseload of individuals, and travelling across the East of England. What we’re looking for in our Building and Construction (Programme Tutors): You should have proficient IT skills, the ability to build a good rapport with your students, experience of coaching, mentoring or inspiring others in any capacity. At least 5 years Industry experience is essential. As our Building and Construction (Programme Tutors) you will be: responsible for an agreed caseload of apprenticeships students. We have a variety of roles available from bricklaying and groundworks, electrical and carpentry supporting the development of apprentice s skills, knowledge, and behaviours on a one-to-one basis in conjunction with their employer. Ensuring students receive the necessary training and that they are fully prepared for the End Point Assessment element of their programme. About us: West Suffolk College is one of the country s leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us. As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. Golden Hello (Joining Bonus) – £3,000 – This will be paid as £1,500 at the end of first month of employment and £1,500 after six months completed service. The entire sum will be repayable if you leave within the first two years of service. This only applies to direct applicants and not to those staff who come through an agency. Internal college policy applies. Closing date: 30 June 2023. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Building and Construction (Programme Tutors) role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the above closing date, early applications are encouraged. The college is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018