Programme Tutor - Groundworks

Eastern Colleges Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000

Job description

Programme Tutor - Groundworks

West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds

• 1 FTE - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £30,295 - £33,944 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate individual to share their Groundwork knowledge and skills with the next generation of industry professionals. This role is responsible for a caseload of Apprenticeship students, supporting the development of their skills, knowledge and behaviours in conjunction with their employer.

Groundwork experience is essential for this post, along with a supporting qualification in the field. Previous experience in an assessing role is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. As this role supports a cohort of learners across the East of England, a full driving license and access to a vehicle will be required.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

West Suffolk College provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. As one of the largest further education providers in the region, the college offers a broad range of courses, from apprenticeships to degree programmes, allowing you to contribute to diverse learning paths.

The college is deeply committed to both student success and staff development. With its strong ties to local businesses and industry, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce. The supportive and innovative atmosphere encourages professional growth through training and development programmes.

By joining West Suffolk College, you become part of a forward-thinking institution known for its excellent facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on employability, making it an exciting place to further your career.

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.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 08:00am on Wednesday, 22nd January

Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged.

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.

The Group 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.

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